| flwteam7b |
Team 7B |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School |
Mrs. Kysely, Mrs. Cattarozzle, Ms. Ketterhagen, Mr. Roemer |
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WELCOME TO TEAM 7B's INFORMATION SITE!!
This site is updated daily and lists the homework assigned in team 7B classes.
PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED EVERY FRIDAY!! Please be reviewing them with your son or daughter. Thank you!!
**Special note: This week's progress reports will be handed out at parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, March 1st from 4:30-8:00. If a parent does not attend, the progress reports will be handed out to the students on Tuesday, March 6th.***
The Zoo field trip is on Friday, March 30th. The permission slips are due back by Monday, March 26th.
***************TUESDAY, MARCH 6TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
3/1: Lunch Bunch Session will be conducted today! Volunteers encouraged!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Alex R. and Jason Y.
--March 1st: Government Questions--ENTER for a chance for bonus points!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #104: Site vs. Sight. See Mrs. Kysely for the activity sheet that goes with this activity.
BALANCED LITERACY: Students reviewed the background behind our novel. Students were also explain their future activities, quizzes, journal entries, etc. Students started reading Ch 1-5 today.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Late or missing work!!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #104: Women involvement in the American Revolution.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students reviewed the history of the yellow fever epidemic. Then went back in time to review conditions of the colonists and British soldiers during the early years of the American Revolutionary War (weekly assessment).
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work. Review National Treasure notes (continue working on assignment) & be sure to bring color pencils next week!
**D.Y.K. #12 is due on Wed. March 7th**
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SCIENCE: Sharing our completed planet projects, zoo field trip slips handed out. Students will be able to record at least three new pieces of information in order to compare and contrast each planet with the earth.
HW: Zoo field trip slips are due by Monday, March 26th.
MATH 7: New problem of the week introduced, applying various problem solving strategies and explaining mathematical reasoning. Students will be able to explain the mathematical thinking behind the work used to solve a problem.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 266 10-12 due Wednesday.
ALGEBRA: Applying polynomial operations in problem solving, factoring monomials using the greatest common factor. Students will be able to solve problems with polynomials and simplify a monomial by factoring it.
HW: pg 527 16-35 all due Wed.
***************THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
3/1: Lunch Bunch Session will be conducted today! Volunteers encouraged!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Alex R. and Jason Y.
--March 1st: Government Questions--ENTER for a chance for bonus points!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #104: Site vs. Sight. See Mrs. Kysely for the activity sheet that goes with this activity.
BALANCED LITERACY: Students reviewed the background behind our novel. Students were also explain their future activities, quizzes, journal entries, etc. Students started reading Ch 1-5 today.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Late or missing work!!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #104: Women involvement in the American Revolution.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students reviewed the history of the yellow fever epidemic. Then went back in time to review conditions of the colonists and British soldiers during the early years of the American Revolutionary War (weekly assessment).
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work. Review National Treasure notes (continue working on assignment) & be sure to bring color pencils next week!
**D.Y.K. #12 is due on Wed. March 7th**
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SCIENCE: Planet project work day. Students will develop an online notebook presentation to share information about a planet. Students will document the sources used without violating copyright.
HW: The NOTA planet project is due by the end of class on Thursday. Students will have daily computer access Monday-Thursday in order to complete this.
MATH 7: No new math lesson. Class time was used for the science project.
HW: none (unless you have missing work)
ALGEBRA: No new math lesson. Class time today was used for the science project .
HW: none (unless you have missing work)
***************WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/29: Lunch Bunch will be conducted tomorrow due to no school on Friday!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Alex R. and Jason Y.
--March 1st: Government! Enter for prizes or the bonus points!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #103: Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling. Directions: Read the following sentence(s) carefully. Record the sentence and mark the mistakes. Rewrite the sentences when finished.
some mite say that louise Greenfarb, has a Magnetic Personality the Spanway, Washington, resident has collectid more than; 29000 Refrigerater Magnets
BALANCED LITERACY: Read a Scholastic Scope play, "Rip Van Winkle". Students discussed critical thinking questions and compared the play to the comic.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Late or missing work! Review Fever information!! Organize your binders!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #103: S.S. Book pg. 194. America's History Makers: George Washington. Answer the red question included after the short passage under this box title.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed early years of the American Revolution.
--Assignments Due: W.I.T.W. #12
--Homework: Continue to bring National Treasure Movie Materials (pens/paper). Quiz tomorrow on Ch. 7-Sec. 1 (early years)
**D.Y.K. #12 is due on Wed. March 7th**
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SCIENCE: Planet project work day. Students will develop an online notebook presentation to share information about a planet. Students will document the sources used without violating copyright.
HW: The NOTA planet project is due by the end of class on Thursday. Students will have daily computer access Monday-Thursday in order to complete this.
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints, wildcat weekly lesson on bullying, autism presentation. Students will be able to give some examples of what it might be lie to have autism.
HW: Problem of the week due Thursday,
ALGEBRA: Exponent and polynomial quiz day. Students will be able to solve various problems with negative exponents and polynomials.
HW: none (unless you have missing work)
***************TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/28: Progress Reports provided yesterday! Be sure to review them and check back on Infinite Campus for updates.
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Alex R. and Jason Y.
--February 27th: Coming soon...check it out and enter!!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #102: Mad Lib: Learn to be a Rockstar #'s 1-17
BALANCED LITERACY: Reviewed and presented the history of the Yellow Fever outbreak, especially in Philadelphia post-American Revolutionary War
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Review, organize, and keep bringing in your materials!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #102: pg. 195 War in the Middle States Map Activity #'s 1-2 Questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Review of National Treasure Assignment & start of movie
--Assignments Due: Letter to our Soliders
--Homework: Chapter 7-Section 1 Fill-In-the-Blank Activity Sheet!
**W.I.T.W. #12 is due on Wed. Feb. 29th**
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SCIENCE: Planet project work day. Students will develop an online notebook presentation to share information about a planet. Students will document the sources used without violating copyright.
HW: The NOTA planet project is due by the end of class on Thursday. Students will have daily computer access Monday-Thursday in order to complete this.
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints, reviewing how to convert a number to a fraction, decimal, or percent. Students will be able to represent a number as a fraction, decimal, or percent and explain when each form of a number would be preferred.
HW: Problem of the week due Thursday, two-sided sheet due Wednesday
ALGEBRA: Reviewing exponent and polynomial work. Students will be able to solve various geometric problems using exponents and polynomial operations.
HW: chapter 7 Test Wednesday, study for quiz
***************MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/27: Progress Reports provided on Friday! Please prepare any questions for Mrs. Kysely
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Alex R. and Jason Y.
--February 27h: Coming soon...check it out and enter!!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #101: Quotation Punctuation #'1-4 (try all of them for an additional challenge).
BALANCED LITERACY: History of the Yellow Fever-analyzing the article through smaller groups and presentations
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Letter for our Troops is due typed or in ink Tuesday, February 28th!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #101: Starting on Chapter 7, record any four terms and names. Be sure to define them.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Early Years of the War: Introduction and Fill-In-Activity
--Assignments Due: Finish Fill-In Activity **quiz soon**
--Homework: National Treasure Materials (review assignment choice) & continue to get that work turned in!!
**W.I.T.W. #12 is due on Wed. Feb. 29th**
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SCIENCE: Planet project work day. Students will develop an online notebook presentation to share information about a planet. Students will document the sources used without violating copyright.
HW: The NOTA planet project is due by the end of class on Thursday. Students will have daily computer access Monday-Thursday in order to complete this.
MATH 7: New problem of the week introduced, reviewing how to write an equation to describe a pattern, modeling percents. Students will be able to describe a pattern by generating a rule to describe it and model percents using a visual.
HW: Problem of the week due Thursday, pg 258/259 1-15, 30-35 due Tuesday.
ALGEBRA: Multiplying special types of binomials. Students will be able to recognize unique types of binomials and explain what geometric shape the binomial represents.
HW: chapter 7 Test Wednesday, pg 509 28-35 due Tuesday.
***************FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/24: Progress Reports provided today! Be sure to review them and check back on Infinite Campus for updates.
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Alex R. and Jason Y.
--February 27h: Coming soon...check it out and enter!!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #100: Free Write Friday...Plus a Scramble Addition! Please see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help on this O.A.!!!
BALANCED LITERACY: Work time provided for our letter to our troops.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Letter for our Troops is due typed or in ink Monday, February 27th!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #100: Lasting Connections to the Declaration
Directions: Using pages 180-181 of your S.S. book, answer the following questions with complete sentences!
What was the significance of the Liberty Bell?
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress?
Which philosopher inspired ideas behind the Declaration of Independence?
Locate the final pledge of the Declaration (pg. 181). What do you think this means in your own words?
SOCIAL STUDIES: In depth study of Thomas Jefferson--life, talents, interests, etc.
--Assignments Due: Created Equal Junior Scholastic Station Activity Sheet
--Homework: Bring National Treasure Movie Materials (pens/paper) on Monday!!
**W.I.T.W. #12 is due on Wed. Feb. 29th**
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SCIENCE: Introduction to the planet project. Students will be able to gather information about a planet and create an online presentation of the material without copyright infridgement.
HW: Students may begin to look up information about their planer or set-up their NOTA account if they have internet access at home.
MATH 7: Reviewing concepts related to ratios, unit rates, and proportions. Students will be able to independently demonstrate knowledge of ratios, unit rates, and proportions.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports.
ALGEBRA: Multiplying polynomials. Students will be able to solve geometric problems by multiplying polynomials.
HW: pg 497-500 19-24, 62-64, 66-68, 85 due Monday, chapter 7 Test Wednesday, Any missing work listed on progress reports.
***************THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/23: Lunch Bunch was conducted today! Thank you to all who attended!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to ????
--February 20th: Cities and States--Which western state contains the Great Salt Lake? Which is the smallest in size of the fifty states? The cities of Topeka, Wichita, and Parsons are found in which state?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #99: Directions: Record the numbers 1-3 in your notebook. Answer the following questions with complete sentences. You may use the hint list below to help you with your answers.
What belongs in the top-right hand corner of a friendly letter?
What belongs at the end of a friendly letter?
In a friendly letter, do you indent the paragraphs, or skip a line between them?
HINT LIST: closing, greeting, heading, body
BALANCED LITERACY: Reviewed important parts of a friendly letter. Prepared outline for format of a friendly letter for tomorrow's rough draft letter to our troops
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Letter for our Troops is due typed or in ink Monday, February 27th!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #99: Having a Voice!
Directions: Read inside front cover of the “Created Equal” Magazine. After reading this yellow color section, answer the following BIG question:
What does it mean to have a “voice” in this country?
SOCIAL STUDIES: Review frequently asked questions of the Declaration of Independence and took a comprehension quiz to test what we have learned
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Created Equal Junior Scholastic Activity Sheet is due tomorrow, 2/24
**W.I.T.W. #12 is due on Wed. Feb. 29th**
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SCIENCE: Introduction to the planet project. Students will be able to gather information about a planet and create an online presentation of the material without copyright infridgement.
HW: None
MATH 7: Using proportions to calculate distances on a map. Students will be able to determine the actual distance between cities using a proportion and a map scale.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, proportion and unit rate quiz on Friday, 2 worksheets (both sides on 42/43, just 6-5 reteaching on the other) due Friday
ALGEBRA: Multiplying polynomials. Students will be able to solve geometric problems by multiplying polynomials.
HW: pg 497 1-18 due Friday
***************WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/20: Thank you for a wonderful trip to Madison on Monday and all the hard work completed to those who attended school!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to ????
--February 20th: Cities and States--Which western state contains the Great Salt Lake? Which is the smallest in size of the fifty states? The cities of Topeka, Wichita, and Parsons are found in which state?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #98: A Special Valentine Mad Lib #'s 1-12. See a reliable friend for the answers.
BALANCED LITERACY: Station work about sentence structure, review of your February monthly writing piece, Scope magazine articles, etc.
--Assignments Due: Finish station activities
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: None due to station activities!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Station work about the Declaration of Independence, review of important components of behind the American Revolutionary War, etc.
--Assignments Due: Finish Station Activities
--Homework: Late or missing work!
**W.I.T.W. #12 is due on Wednesday, February 29th**
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SCIENCE: Applying the concepts of density to the moon rocks. Students will be able to compare the densities of moon rocks from mare and highland surfaces.
HW: None
MATH 7: Using proportions to calculate distances on a map. Students will be able to determine the actual distance between cities using a proportion and a map scale.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, proportion and unit rate quiz on Friday, pg 248 2-6, 9-11 due Thursday
ALGEBRA: Adding and subtracting polynomials. Students will be able to add and subtract polynomials.
HW: pg 487 15, 25-34, 43,45, 53 due Thursday
***************TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/20: Thank you for a wonderful trip to Madison today and all the hard work completed to those who attended school!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to ????
--February 20th: Cities and States--Which western state contains the Great Salt Lake? Which is the smallest in size of the fifty states? The cities of Topeka, Wichita, and Parsons are found in which state?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #: None today due to our station activities!
BALANCED LITERACY: **PROGRESS REPORTS PROVIDED TODAY**
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #97: Declaration of Independence-Reading History Question Letter C Page 181. Answer the question on the left margin with complete sentences. Remember…the answer is within the section near the question!
SOCIAL STUDIES: **PROGRESS REPORTS PROVIDED TODAY**
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
**D.Y.K. #11 is due on Wed. Feb. 22nd**
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SCIENCE: Investigation of density. Students will be able to explain what density is and compare the density of various items by comparing their volume and mass.
HW: None
MATH 7: Using proportions to compare similar figures. Students will be able to determine if figures are similar by comparing their sides and angles and will be able to determine the missing side length of a figure using a proportion.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, proportion and unit rate quiz on Friday, similar figures sheet due Wednesday
ALGEBRA: Classifying and naming polynomials. Students will be able to identify and name a polynomial by looking at it's degree and number of terms.
HW: pg 479/480 20-43, 64-66, 75 due Wednesday
***************MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/20: Thank you for a wonderful trip to Madison today and all the hard work completed to those who attended school!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to ????
--February 20th: Coming soon!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #: None today due to field trip!
BALANCED LITERACY: **PROGRESS REPORTS PROVIDED TODAY**
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: None today due to field trip!
SOCIAL STUDIES: **PROGRESS REPORTS PROVIDED TODAY**
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
**D.Y.K. #11 is due on Wed. Feb. 22nd**
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SCIENCE: Classes did not meet due to the field trip today.
HW: None
MATH 7: Classes did not meet due to the field trip today.
HW: Page 242/243 1-7 odd, 11-19 odd due Tuesday,
ALGEBRA: Classes did not meet due to the field trip today.
HW: quiz retake for some students due Tuesday
***************FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/17: Lunch Bunch will be conducted today! Thank you to those who attended!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jamal J.!!!
--February 13th: Cities and States--Which western state contains the Great Salt Lake? Which is the smallest in size of the fifty states? The cities of Topeka, Wichita, and Parson are found in which state?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #96: Free Write Friday!!!
BALANCED LITERACY: Monsters are Due on Maple Street Test Today!!
--Assignments Due: Food for Thought Creative Paragraph & February Monthly Writing Piece
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #96: Declaration of Independence
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continued to make literary and historical connections of the events of the American Revolution
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Prepare for Madison Field Trip
**D.Y.K. #11 is due on Wed. Feb. 22nd**
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SCIENCE: Making detailed observations about moon rocks and generating questions about moon rocks based on the observations. Students will be able to generate questions about moon rocks based upon observations.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
MATH 7: Fraction common assessments, introducing proportions. Students willb e able to determine if a relationship between numbers is proportional.
HW: Page 242/243 1-7 odd, 11-19 odd due Monday, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Exponent practice and applications, exponent quiz. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to simplify expressions with negative exponents.
HW: any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today, quiz retake for some students due Monday
***************THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/14: Lunch Bunch was conducted on Monday. We look forward to our next session on Friday, 2/17!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jamal J.!!!
--February 13th: Cities and States--Which western state contains the Great Salt Lake? Which is the smallest in size of the fifty states? The cities of Topeka, Wichita, and Parson are found in which state?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #96: Correct Capitalization WS #'s 1-12. See Mrs. Kysely for a copy of your activity sheet.
BALANCED LITERACY: Food for Thought--Review of Hyperboles and Idioms
--Assignments Due: Monsters Conflict Paragraph
--Homework: TEST on Monsters Story—Fri. 2/17
**February Monthly Writing Piece is due Fri. 2/17**
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #96: Declaration of Independence Frequently Asked Questions (Packet)--See Mrs. Kysely for your copy!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Teen Freedom Fighters Play (Black History Month Connection)
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work
**D.Y.K. #11 is due on Wed. Feb. 22nd**
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SCIENCE: Making detailed observations about moon rocks and classifying moon rocks. Students will be able to classify moon rocks after making detailed observations.
HW: none
MATH 7: MAP testing today - no new lesson.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 242/243 2,4,8,12,14,18 due Friday
ALGEBRA: MAP testing today - no new lesson.
HW: exponent quiz due Friday (pg 475 2-36 even)
***************WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/14: Lunch Bunch was conducted on Monday. We look forward to our next session on Wednesday (date change for Friday)!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jamal J.!!!
--February 13th: Cities and States--Which western state contains the Great Salt Lake? Which is the smallest in size of the fifty states? The cities of Topeka, Wichita, and Parson are found in which state?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #94: Wacky Wednesday--School Bus Rules #'s 1-6
BALANCED LITERACY: Review "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"! Conflict Paragraph and Test Preparation will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Monsters Conflict Paragraph due Thurs. 2/16 (typed or in ink) & TEST on Monsters Story—Fri. 2/17 (updated)
**February Monthly Writing Piece is due Fri. 2/17**
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: None due to station work!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: More knowledge of key events during American Revolutionary War--focus in the week: Declaration of Independence
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review and update your Johnny Tremain Chart. Declaration of Independence Reading Study Guide (three steps) is due tomorrow also!
**D.Y.K. #11 is due on Wed. Feb. 22nd**
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SCIENCE: Making detailed observations about moon rocks and generating questions about moon rocks based on the observations. Students will be able to generate questions about moon rocks based upon observations.
HW: none
MATH 7: Fraction common assessments, introducing proportions. Students willb e able to determine if a relationship between numbers is proportional.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 242/243 2,4,8,12,14,18 due Friday
ALGEBRA: Exponent practice day at review stations, exponent quiz. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to simplify expressions with negative exponents.
HW: none
***************TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/14: Lunch Bunch was conducted on Monday. We look forward to our next session on Wednesday (date change for Friday)!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jamal J.!!!
--February 13th: **coming soon**
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #93: Practice Makes Perfect: Less vs. Fewer
See Mrs. Kysely for the sheet that goes with this entry. Record the numbers 1-11 in your notebook. Then include in your notebook the answer LESS or FEWER after reading each sentence.
BALANCED LITERACY: Review "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"! Conflict Paragraph and Test Preparation will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Vocabulary, Characters, & Plot of Monsters Story
(new test date--Friday, 2/17). Work on your Monsters Conflict Paragraph due on Thursday, 2/16 (typed or in ink).
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #93: Johnny Tremain
Directions: After recording your O.A. number and date, read the story about Johnny Tremain on pages 174-175 of your notebook.
--What have you learned about Johnny?
--How is he affected by the American Revolution?
--Record new terms or names you learned from this short passage.
SOCIAL STUDIES: More knowledge of key events during American Revolutionary War--focus in the week: Declaration of Independence
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Deadline for Madison Slips and $ has been extended--Wednesday, 2/15! Also, your W.I.T.W. #11 is due on Wednesday, February 15th
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SCIENCE: Moon phase review, moon vocabulary quiz, starting moon rock investigation. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of moon vocabulary and theories about the formation of the moon.
HW: none
MATH 7: Fraction, decimal, percent conversion review, calculating unit rates. Students will be able to determine which product is the better buy using a unit rate.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 2-22 even due Wednesday
ALGEBRA: Dividing Exponents. Students will be able to simplify numbers by applying the rules of division of exponents.
HW: pg 471-472 18-44 even due Wednesday
***************MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/13: Lunch Bunch open to volunteers today! Thank you to all students who attended!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jamal J.!!!
--February 13th: **coming soon**
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R #92: Scope Magazine pg. 2-3 "Grammar Gets Adorable". Create a chart and answer all three blue boxes. Hint: one answer will be fewer and one will be less :-)
BALANCED LITERACY: Monsters are Due on Maple Street Video--excellent retelling of our story!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Vocabulary, Characters, & Plot of Monsters Story
(test soon). Work on your Monsters Conflict Paragraph due on Thursday, 2/16 (typed or in ink).
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #92: View from Abroad Packet: U.S. & China #’s 1-2 (irony) **see Mrs. Kysely for copy of this political cartoon
SOCIAL STUDIES: Summarized the key events of the American Revolutionary War
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Madison Slips and $ is due on Wednesday, 2/15 (date extended) & W.I.T.W. #11 is due on Wednesday, February 15th
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SCIENCE: Finishing the "For All Mankind" video, preparing for the quiz.
HW: origin of moon theories and moon vocabulary quiz on Tuesday
MATH 7: Introducing ratios and the new problem of the week. Students will be able to compare data by using a ratio and express a ratio in three different ways.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 234 2,4,10,14,16, 22-32 even due Tuesday.
ALGEBRA: Multiplying Exponents. Students will be able to simplify numbers by applying the rules of multiplying exponents.
HW: pg 464 23-51 odds due Tuesday
***************FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/10: Lunch Bunch be conducted on Monday, 2/13. We look forward to seeing you there!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to ??? Who will be our next winner? :-)
--February 13th: coming soon for next week!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R #91: Free Write Friday!!!
BALANCED LITERACY: Conclusion of "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"--how will the residents respond to newer scapegoats?
--Assignments Due: Purple Cow or Jigsaw Activity Questions, Chart, & Response Paragraph (final due next week)
--Homework: Late or missing work!!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #:
--Notebook Quiz Today!! Good luck!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Summarized the key events of the American Revolutionary War
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work & W.I.T.W. #11 is due on Wednesday, February 15th
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SCIENCE: For All Mankind video. Students will record their inner conversation to connect to non-fiction multimedia.
HW: 10 inner conversations due by the end of class. Progress reports were handed out today.
MATH 7: Integer and order of operations equation review. Students will solve problems with integers and by following the order of operations that apply to various problems.
HW: any missing work listed on the progress reports that were handed out today
ALGEBRA: Incentive day! Thanks for working so hard to raise your class average!
HW: any missing work listed on the progress reports that were handed out today
***************THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/7: Lunch Bunch was postponed until today! Passes will be provided, but volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to attend! See you there!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Angela T.!!!
--February 6th: U.S. Geography-What term applies to a narrow channel of water that connects two large bodies of water? What term describes a place in a desert where there is a natural spring? What do you call a large ice mass that moves slowly down a mountain or over land?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R #90: Scapegoat ? pg. 706-Why do people often need to blame a scapegoat for unexplainable events?
BALANCED LITERACY: Continuation of Act II our story, "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Vocabulary, Characters, & Plot of Monsters Story
(test soon)
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #90: pg. 181 American’s Hist. Makers--Thomas Jefferson. Why do you think he believed that the Declaration of Independence was his greatest achievement?
SOCIAL STUDIES: Summarized the key events of the American Revolutionary War
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work & W.I.T.W. #11 is due on Wednesday, February 15th
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SCIENCE: Identifying and ordering phases of the moon. Students will be able to identify phases of the moon and place them in their proper order within the lunar cycle.
HW: None
MATH 7: Demonstrating knowledge of customary converstions on a quiz. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of fraction operations to convert units of customary measurement.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Multiplying Exponents. Students will be able to simplify numbers by applying the rules of multiplying exponents.
HW: pg 464 23-51 odds due Friday
***************WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/7: Lunch Bunch was postponed until today! Passes will be provided, but volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to attend! See you there!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Angela T.!!!
--February 6th: U.S. Geography-What term applies to a narrow channel of water that connects two large bodies of water? What term describes a place in a desert where there is a natural spring? What do you call a large ice mass that moves slowly down a mountain or over land?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #89: Wacky Wednesday--Title: Could this really happen? #’s 1-13
BALANCED LITERACY: Continuation of our story, "Monsters are Due on Maple Street" How will the residents react to Tommy's idea of aliens?
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Vocabulary, Characters, & Plot of Monsters Story
(test soon) **look at the whiteboard for reminders of important dates and weekly assessments!**
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #89:
1. What were the results of the Battle of Bunker Hill? (pg. 177)
2. How did the British king respond to the Olive Branch Petition? (pg. 178)
3. Why was Common Sense important? (pg. 179)
4. What resolution did the Continental Congress pass on July 2nd, 1776? (pg. 179-180)!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Summarized the key events of the American Revolutionary War
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work & W.I.T.W. #11 is due on Wednesday, February 15th
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SCIENCE: Theories about how the moon formed, reviewing phases of the moon. Students will be able to explain at least two theories about how the moon formed.
HW: None
MATH 7: Converting units within the customary measurement system. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of fraction operations to convert units of customary measurement.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, customary conversions quiz on Thursday, pg 227 36-39, 43 due Thursday
ALGEBRA: Scientific notation and powers of ten. Students will be able to express numbers that are extremely large or small through scientific notation.
HW: pg 455 14-35 all due Thursday
***************TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/7: Lunch Bunch will be conducted today!! Please review your progress report for work that should be turned in!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Winner announced later today!
--February 6th: U.S. Geography-What term applies to a narrow channel of water that connects two large bodies of water? What term describes a place in a desert where there is a natural spring? What do you call a large ice mass that moves slowly down a mountain or over land?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: #88: Infer- “Monsters” Story-Why do you think some adults are listening to what Tommy says about aliens, while others want Tommy to “stop that kind of talk”?
BALANCED LITERACY: Quick review of parts read on Friday from our "Monsters are Due on Maple Street" Story. LANGUAGE USAGE MAPS TESTING today!!!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: None today due to MAPS testing!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed key figures of the American Revolution (connecting to our inferencing skills)
--Assignments Due: None!
Homework: Late or missing work & D.Y.K. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 8th
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SCIENCE: Comparing meteoroid size with impact created. Students will make detailed observations and accurate measurements to compare the craters created by various sized impacts.
HW: None
MATH 7: Converting units within the customary measurement system. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of fraction operations to convert units of customary measurement.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, customary conversions quiz on Thursday, pg 220 problems 1-28 all due Wednesday.
ALGEBRA: Zero and negative exponents. Students will be able to evaluate zero and negative exponents and write expressions that represent the small quantities.
HW: pg 449 12-23, 58-76 due Wednesday
***************MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH*********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
2/6: Lunch Bunch will be conducted tomorrow!! Please review your progress report for work that should be turned in!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Winner announced later today!
--February 6th:
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: S/R: # 87: “Monsters” Story-Conflict Drama: Describe how the idea of an alien presence is introduced. Predict: Do the residents believe that aliens have caused the disturbance or what could be other causes?
BALANCED LITERACY: Quick review of parts read on Friday from our "Monsters are Due on Maple Street" Story. READING MAPS TESTING today!!!
--Assignments Due: Facebook Persuasive Essay (Pre-Write Packet attached)
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: None today due to MAPS testing!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed key figures of the American Revolution (connecting to our inferencing skills)
--Assignments Due: None!
Homework: Late or missing work & D.Y.K. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 8th
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SCIENCE: Comparing meteoroid size with impact created. Students will make detailed observations and accurate measurements to compare the craters created by various sized impacts.
HW: None
MATH 7: Converting units within the customary measurement system. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of fraction operations to convert units of customary measurement.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, customary conversions quiz on Thursday, pg 220 problems 1-28 all only identifying if they would be solved by multiplying or dividing due on Tuesday.
ALGEBRA: Zero and negative exponents. Students will be able to evaluate zero and negative exponents and write expressions that represent the small quantities.
HW: pg 449 1-11, 24-36 due Tuesday
***************FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD *********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/30: Be sure to bring your supplies to class and complete any late work! Lunch Bunch will be meeting today!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jake and Skylar on their win!**
--January 30th: Presidents---Which U.S. president is pictured on the five-dollar bill? Which president had a wife who later became a U.S. Senator? Which president was commander of the Union Army in the Civil War?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE #86: Free Write Friday!!
BALANCED LITERACY: Assigned our parts for reading the story "Monsters are due on Maple Street". Also reviewed literature connections to the setting of our story.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
S.S. OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 86 pg. 171 Cause and Effect Chart #’s 1-2. Complete Sentences.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Fun video connecting to famous events of the American Revolution!
--Assignments Due: Ch. 6 Reteaching WS--Who Am I? Important People of the American Revolution
Homework: Late or missing work & D.Y.K. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 8th
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SCIENCE: Comparing the impact of moon craters and our lab simulations.
HW: Any lunar myths that were not handed in today are due ASAP!
MATH 7: Fraction review and quiz retake day. Students will demonstrate knowledge of operations with fractions (adding,subtracting, multiplying, dividing).
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports
ALGEBRA: Applying algebraic thinking and problem solving to geometry. Students will use various geometric formulas to solve problems.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports
***************THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND *********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/30: Be sure to bring your supplies to class and complete any late work! Lunch Bunch will be meeting on Friday!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jake and Skylar on their win!**
--January 30th: Presidents---Which U.S. president is pictured on the five-dollar bill? Which president had a wife who later became a U.S. Senator? Which president was commander of the Union Army in the Civil War?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE #85: Mad Lib!! Famous Quotes from the American Revolution #'s 1-12 #85
BALANCED LITERACY: Worked on understanding and learning new vocabulary connecting to our new story, "Monsters are due on Maple Street"
--Assignments Due: Vocabulary Poster (done in class with a partner)
--Homework: Prediction Paragraph (typed or in ink) is due Thursday, 2/2
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #85: Ch. 6-Sec. 3 RSG Road to Lexington and Concord ?’s
SOCIAL STUDIES: Completed a "Think Like a Historian" activity focusing on the Battle of Lexington
--Assignments Due: Paul Revere's Midnight Ride Illustration, Stanza, and Summary (first half of weekly assessment) & W.I.T.W. #10
Homework: Reteaching Activity (from Chapter 6) Who Am I? (counts as second part of weekly assessment) is due on Thursday, 2/2 & D.Y.K. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 8th
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SCIENCE: Simulating impact on the moon with our crater lab. Students will be able to make detailed observations and measurements as they collect data.
HW: Any lunar myths that were not handed in today are due ASAP!
MATH 7: Fraction operations quiz day. Students will demonstrate knowledge of operations with fractions (adding,subtracting, multiplying, dividing).
HW: problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Comparing bagel and donut sales. Students will use systems of equations to develop a business plan.
HW: Bagels and donuts sheet due Friday.
***************WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST **********************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/30: Be sure to bring your supplies to class and complete any late work! Lunch Bunch will be meeting on Friday!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jake and Skylar on their win!**
--January 30th: Presidents---Which U.S. president is pictured on the five-dollar bill? Which president had a wife who later became a U.S. Senator? Which president was commander of the Union Army in the Civil War?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE #84: Mad Lib!! Famous Quotes from the American Revolution #'s 1-12
BALANCED LITERACY: Worked on understanding and learning new vocabulary connecting to our new story, "Monsters are due on Maple Street"
--Assignments Due: Vocabulary Poster (done in class with a partner)
--Homework: Prediction Paragraph (typed or in ink) is due Thursday, 2/2
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 84 S.S. Book pg. 166 American's History Makers: Samuel Adams and John Adams--Answer the red question included in this box. Complete Sentences!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed key figures of the American Revolution (connecting to our inferencing skills)
--Assignments Due: Paul Revere's Midnight Ride Illustration, Stanza, and Summary (first half of weekly assessment) & W.I.T.W. #10
Homework: Reteaching Activity (from Chapter 6) Who Am I? (counts as second part of weekly assessment) is due on Thursday, 2/2 & D.Y.K. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 8th
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SCIENCE: Asteroids! Deadly Impact video. Students will record their inner conversations related to asteriods while viewing the video.
HW: Any lunar myths that were not handed in today are due ASAP!
MATH 7: Solving problems by multiplying and dividing mixed numbers.
HW: problem of the week due Friday, fraction operations quiz Thursday, pg 209 28-38 even and pg 212 28-38 even due Thursday
ALGEBRA: Demonstrating knowledge of systems of equations and inequalities. Lunch reveiw group held today.
HW: none
****************TUESDAY, JANUARY 31St*************************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/30: Be sure to bring your supplies to class and complete any late work! Lunch Bunch was conducted yesterday.
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jake and Skylar on their win!**
--January 30th: Presidents---Which U.S. president is pictured on the five-dollar bill? Which president had a wife who later became a U.S. Senator? Which president was commander of the Union Army in the Civil War?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: “Is Facebook Making You Mean” Cover Page: Choose a side and check the appropriate box on your "How to Write a Persuasive Essay" packet.
BALANCED LITERACY: Library Day!! Introduced new activity opening our story, "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"
--Assignments Due: Three Course Weather Paragraphs and Pre-Writing Packet
--Homework: Bring color pencils to work on Vocabulary Poster & Prediction Paragraph is due on Thursday, 2/2
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 83 S.S. Book pg. 172-173 Create a chart listing people mentioned only in the section, "The Midnight Ride". In the second column, include one fact (the most important) about that person.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Discussed the impact Paul Revere's Midnight Ride and provided work time on this activity.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work
--Homework: Paul Revere's Midnight Ride is due tomorrow!! W.I.T.W. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 1st also!
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SCIENCE: Asteroids! Deadly Impact video. Students will record their inner conversations related to asteriods while viewing the video.
HW: Lunar myth due Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving problems by multiplying and dividing fractions. Students will be able to multiply and divide fractions.
HW: problem of the week due Friday, fraction operations quiz Thursday
ALGEBRA: Reviewing linear equations and inequalities. Students will be able to recognize and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities.
HW: systems of equations and inequalities test on Wednesday - optional lunch review offered on Wednesday
****************MONDAY, JANUARY 30th*************************
****SOCIAL STUDIES/BALANCED LITERACY****
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/30: Be sure to bring your supplies to class and complete any late work! Lunch Bunch will be meeting tomorrow!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-Congrats to Jake and Skylar on their win!**
--January 30th: Presidents---Which U.S. president is pictured on the five-dollar bill? Which president had a wife who later became a U.S. Senator? Which president was commander of the Union Army in the Civil War?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: “Is Facebook Making You Mean” Cover Page: Answer the question and create two inferences (personal connections) to what you see on the cover.
BALANCED LITERACY: Time to edit and finish our Three Course Weather Assignment!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work (last week's assessment)
--Homework: Final "Three Course Weather" writing piece is due on Tuesday, January 31st!! Typed or in ink!!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 82 S.S. Book pg. 172 Reading History ? Letter B in the right margin of the page. Complete Sentences!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Discussed the impact Paul Revere's Midnight Ride and reviewed the assignment that goes with it!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work (D.Y.K. or last week's assessment)--Homework: Bring color pencils for Paul Revere assignment due on Wednesday, February 1st & W.I.T.W. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 1st
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SCIENCE: Theories about how craters formed, updating our moon phase logs. Students will be able to explain the two main theories about how craters on the moon were formed and draw accurate pictures of the current moon phase.
HW: Lunar myth due Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving problems and explaining math thinking. Students will be able to solve problems using a variety of strategies and will express their math thinking verbally and in written form.
HW: problem of the week due Friday, fraction operations quiz Thursday, pg 217 1-9 all due Tuesday
ALGEBRA: Graphing systems of linear inequalities. Students will be able to write and graph linear inequalities and contrast linear equations and linear inequalities.
HW: pg 429 2-20 even due Tuesday, systems of equations and inequalities test on Wednesday - optional lunch review offered on Wednesday
****************FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/27: Lunch Bunch was conducted today!! Thanks to all who attended!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 24th**
--I'm skinny and narrow-a fine piece of land. Humans dug through me with plans "oh, so grand". I divide bodies of water and connect landmasses. Through my man-made gorge, a giant ship passes. I connect North and South America and two large oceans. I can assist or detain man's locomotion. What Am I?
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: “The Guys Who Got Bin Laden” pg. 9-10 Questions: Infer: Why do only 25 percent of SEAL students graduate? Record other thoughts or inferences made from reading this article.
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 81 Free Write Friday!! Yeah!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Continued our work on the trait of ORGANIZATION and WORD CHOICE in connection to our story, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
--Assignments Due: Balanced Literacy Assessment: Half Sheet ?'s (in class) and the Nice, Nice Story Activity Sheet.
--Homework: Finish Pre-Writing and Drafting Chart for Cloudy writing project! Final writing piece is due on Tuesday, January 31st!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Discussed the impact Paul Revere's Midnight Ride and reviewed the assignment that goes with it!
--Assignments Due: Road to Revolution Timed Writing Response (weekly assessment)
--Homework: Bring color pencils for Paul Revere assignment due on Wednesday, February 1st & W.I.T.W. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 1st
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SCIENCE: Theories about how craters formed, updating our moon phase logs. Students will be able to explain the two main theories about how craters on the moon were formed and draw accurate pictures of the current moon phase.
HW: Lunar myth due Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving problems and explaining math thinking. Students will be able to solve problems using a variety of strategies and will express their math thinking verbally and in written form.
HW: problem of the week due Friday, fraction operations quiz Thursday
ALGEBRA: Graphing systems of linear inequalities. Students will be able to write and graph linear inequalities and contrast linear equations and linear inequalities.
HW: pg 429 2-20 even due Tuesday.
****************THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/26: Lunch Bunch will resume tomorrow! All are welcome!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 24th**
--I'm skinny and narrow-a fine piece of land. Humans dug through me with plans "oh, so grand". I divide bodies of water and connect landmasses. Through my man-made gorge, a giant ship passes. I connect North and South America and two large oceans. I can assist or detain man's locomotion. What Am I?
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: Quietly and on your own, record today’s date and your responses from the article in your O.A. notebook.
“The Guys Who Got Bin Laden” pg. 7-8 Vocabulary Review: Record two words and inferred definitions (can use from entire article)
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 80 S.S. Book pg. 172 Revolution Begins Map #’s 1-2. Be sure to write COMPLETE SENTENCES.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Story and worked on Pre-Writing Chart for the writing project.
--Assignments Due: None
--Homework: Nice, Nice Activity Sheet is due by Friday, January 27th (part of the weekly assessment)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Road to Revolution Review of important events
--Assignments Due: D.Y.K. #9 was yesterday!
--Homework: Road to Revolution Timed Writing (Persuasion Map) is due on Friday, January 27th (weekly assessment) & W.I.T.W. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 1st
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SCIENCE: Describing the surface of the moon. Students will use moon vocabulary to describe the surface of the moon and identify which parts of the moon are maria and highlands.
HW: Any missing article summaries from Tuesday.
MATH 7: Writing and solving equations with fractions. Students will be able to write and solve real world problems with fractions.
HW: pg 202 probs 9-25 odd showing work due Friday
ALGEBRA: Graphing systems of linear inequalities. Students will be able to write and graph linear inequalities and contrast linear equations and linear inequalities.
HW: pg 424 2-8, 16-22 due Friday.
****************WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/24: Start of our new grading system!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 24th**
--Will be posted soon!
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: Quietly and on your own, record today’s date and your responses from the article in your O.A. notebook.
“The Guys Who Got Bin Laden” pg. 4-6
-What can you infer in regards to why SEALs identity kept secret?
-Prove this fact with one response: Bin Laden was considered the symbol of evil. Why?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 79 Wacky Wednesday
Wacky World of Winter Sports #'s 1-16
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Introduction to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Writing Project. Also reviewed the usage of adjectives and worked on part of the weekly assessment.
--Assignments Due: None
--Homework: Nice, Nice Activity Sheet is due by Friday, January 27th (part of the weekly assessment)
SOCIAL STUDIES: 1st Semester Review through our Leap Frog Stations
--Assignments Due: D.Y.K. #9 was due today!
--Homework: Road to Revolution Timed Writing (Persuasion Map) is due on Friday, January 27th (weekly assessment) & W.I.T.W. #10 is due on Wednesday, February 1st
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SCIENCE: Wildcat Way lesson, logging the moon phase, observations about the moon. Students will be able to make detailed observations about the moon's surface.
HW: Any article summaries that were not turned in yesterday are due today!
MATH 7: Subtracting mixed numbers, reviewing how to add mixed numbers. Students will be able to solve problems by subtracting mixed numbers.
HW: practice problems on sheet due Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Graphing linear inequalities. Students will be able to write and graph linear inequalities and describe when an inequality makes more sense than an equation.
HW: pg 418 probs 2-11 all due Thurs.
****************TUESDAY, JANUARY 24th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/24: Start of our new grading system!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 24th**
--Will be posted soon!
SCOPE AND RESPONSE: Quietly and on your own, record today’s date and your responses from the article in your O.A. notebook.
“The Guys Who Got Bin Laden” pg. 4-10
List as many text features included in this article
(ex. Color Pictures)
Record two inferences about this article based upon these text features.
(ex. Color Pictures: These pictures show me how physically challenging it is to be a part of the military.)
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: 78 **VERB EXPRESS**
Directions: Record your O.A. number and today’s date. Read the short sentences below. Find each underlined verb. Find the meaning and record each letter answer in your notebook. Remember that a verb usually shows action or happening.
_____ 1. The stage is ready! Now you can narrate.
_____ 2. Don’t be alone. Associate with someone!
_____ 3. Stop that behavior! That perturbs me!
_____ 4. I’m afraid to try. Can you coax me?
To bother
To join together
To tell the story
To encourage
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Overview of Grading System
--Assignments Due: Supplies
--Homework: Prepare one question (planner) about the new grading system for Wed. 1/25
SOCIAL STUDIES: Timeline Index Card
--Assignments Due: Supplies
--Homework: In a folder, complete D.Y.K. #9 (new timeline 1763-1783) is due on January 25th (graded 3rd quarter)!
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SCIENCE: Reading about Mars and flying objects in space. Students will be able to summarize information after reading non-fiction text.
HW: Article summary sheets due by the end of class today.
MATH 7: Adding mixed numbers, going over last week's problem of the week. Students will be able to solve problems by adding mixed numbers.
HW: practice problems on sheet due Wednesday.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing how to recognize, write, and solve linear systems of equations. Students will be able to write and solve linear functions that are part of a systems of equations.
HW: Any class work not completed during the work time is due Wednesday.
****************FRIDAY, JANUARY 20th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/20: End of 2nd quarter/semester! Here's to getting ready for a great second semester on Tuesday, 1/24!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 17th**
--During the American Revolution, what was a person called who remained faithful to the British government? Who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"? "The British are coming!" was the cry of which colonial American patriot?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: No O.A. today due to the end of the quarter!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Team 7B Movie Incentive/Study Hall
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Get organized and bring new supplies to use for our new quarter on Tuesday, 1/24!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Team 7B Movie Incentive/Study Hall
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Get organized and bring new supplies to use for our new quarter on Tuesday, 1/24 & D.Y.K. #9 (new timeline 1763-1783) is due on January 25th (graded 3rd quarter)!
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SCIENCE: Incentive day for students with no missing work or work time for students to catch up before the quarter ends today!
HW: none - quarter 3 begins on Tuesday
MATH 7: Incentive day for students with no missing work or work time for students to catch up before the quarter ends today!
HW: problem of the week 16 was due today - this is the first grade for quarter 3
ALGEBRA: Incentive day for students with no missing work or work time for students to catch up before the quarter ends today!
HW: none-quarter 3 begins on Tuesday
****************THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/17: Lunch Bunch was held yesterday! Thank you to all students who worked hard during this time! No lunch bunch on Friday due to the end of the quarter!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 17th**
--During the American Revolution, what was a person called who remained faithful to the British government? Who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"? "The British are coming!" was the cry of which colonial American patriot?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #77: Directions: Record your O.A. number and today’s date. Choose one of the groups of words below.
Write a short story (paragraph) and use each of the four words in the group you chose.
Underline each of the four words as you use it in your story.
Check to see that your story has a good beginning, middle, and end.
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
monkey sheriff banana
pickle penny telephone
bubble gum balloon ice cube
clock adhesive tape owl
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Worked on compare/contrast strategies and identifying text features!
--Assignments Due: Two Toliets & Human vs. Nature Activity Sheets
--Homework: Late or missing work!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Final review of the Road to Revolution
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work & D.Y.K. #9 (new timeline 1763-1783) is due on January 25th (graded 3rd quarter)!
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SCIENCE: Summarizing learning about calculating time and day and night. Students will be able to explain rotation, revolution, eclipses, calculate time in various time zones, and fill in a time sheet.
HW: all missing work for quarter 2 is due tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MATH 7: Adding and subtracting fractions. Students will be able to solve problems by adding and subtracting fractions.
HW: pg 195 probs 1-9 odd, 15-23 odd due Friday, problem of the week due Friday, all work for quarter 2 is due Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALGEBRA: Demonstrating knowledge of systems of equations. Students will be able to write and solve problems independently using systems of equations.
HW: All work for quarter 2 is due Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
****************WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/17: Lunch Bunch was held yesterday! Thank you to all students who worked hard during this time! No lunch bunch on Friday due to the end of the quarter!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 17th**
--During the American Revolution, what was a person called who remained faithful to the British government? Who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"? "The British are coming!" was the cry of which colonial American patriot?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #76: Wacky Wednesday--"How to Build a Snowman" #'s 1-20.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Worked on compare/contrast strategies and identifying text features!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Two Toilets Scholastic Scope Compare/Contrast Activity Chart or Human vs. Nature Activity Sheet due by Thursday, 1/19
SOCIAL STUDIES: Quiz today on our Road to Revolution Unit
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work & D.Y.K. #9 (new timeline 1763-1783) is due on January 25th (graded 3rd quarter)!
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SCIENCE: Calculating time around the world. Students will be able to use a time zone map to determine time at various locations around the world.
HW:quiz Thursday
MATH 7: Adding and subtracting fractions. Students will be able to solve problems by adding and subtracting fractions.
HW: pg 195 probs 2-22 due Thursday, problem of the week due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Comparing special types of systems to determine unique relationships between equations. Students will be able to classify special types of systems.
HW: Systems of equations quiz on Thursday.
****************TUESDAY, JANUARY 17th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/17: Lunch Bunch will be conducted today! Looking forward to wrapping up our 2nd quarter with highly successful grades!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 9th**
--What is the longest river in the world? What is the largest island in the world? Which country is called the "Emerald Isle" because of its lush green countryside?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #75: Touch Up Tuesday-Action Verb Review #'s 1-5. See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend to copy these sentences and work on your own verb practice!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Worked on compare/contrast strategies and identifying text features! LIBRARY DAY ALSO!!!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Two Toilets Scholastic Scope Compare/Contrast Activity Chart
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continuation of our Road to Revolution Unit & Reviewed Sequence of Events leading towards independence
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Word Map and Questions Activity (Loyalist, Patriot, and Revolution) & W.I.T.W. #9 is due on January 18th!
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SCIENCE: Completing a time sheet based upon the number of hours in a day. Students will be able to calculate how many hours were worked in a day.
HW:any missing work listed on progress reports, hr 3 has a practice time sheet to complete due Wednesday
MATH 7: Estimating with fractions and decimals. Students will be able to round numbers in decimal and fraction form to estimate an answer.
HW: pg 190 probs 1-10, 15-23 due Wed, problem of the week due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the solution to a system through elimination and writing 2 equations that are part of a system. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system.
HW: 3 systems problems on a half sheet due Wednesday. Systems of equations quiz on Thursday.
****************FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/12: Progress Reports will be distributed tomorrow! Please review them carefully!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 9th**
--What is the longest river in the world? What is the largest island in the world? Which country is called the "Emerald Isle" because of its lush green countryside?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #74: Free Write Friday! Five sentences about anything you wish!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Read from various primary sources and perspectives from the Boston Massacre
--Assignments Due: Road to Revolution Timeline Project
--Homework: Boston Tea Party/D.O.I. Sequencing and Crossword Puzzle Activity
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continuation of our Road to Revolution Unit & Reviewed Sequence of Events leading towards independence
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Word Map and Questions Activity (Loyalist, Patriot, and Revolution) & W.I.T.W. #9 is due on January 18th!
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SCIENCE: Thinking about day and night. Students will be able to apply their knowledge about day and night to theoretical questions about rotation and revolution.
HW:any missing work listed on progress reports
MATH 7: Fraction test day. Students will independently demonstrate their knowledge about fractions.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Finding the solution to a system through elimination and writing 2 equations that are part of a system. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by elimination.
HW:
****************THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/12: Progress Reports will be distributed tomorrow! Please review them carefully!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 9th**
--What is the longest river in the world? What is the largest island in the world? Which country is called the "Emerald Isle" because of its lush green countryside?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #73: Truth or Lie: About the Reign of King George III Activity--See a reliable friend or Mrs. Kysely for help with this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Read from various primary sources and perspectives from the Boston Massacre
--Assignments Due: Chapter 6-Section 2 Reading Study Guide
--Homework: Boston Massacre Summary Card is due Friday, 1/13 (unless turned into Mrs. Kysely today)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continuation of our Road to Revolution Unit & Reviewed Sequence of Events leading towards independence
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: 7 Acts Project is due on Friday, 1/13 & W.I.T.W. #9 is due on January 18th!
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SCIENCE: Thinking about day and night. Students will be able to apply their knowledge about day and night to theoretical questions about rotation and revolution.
HW: none
MATH 7: Expressing numbers as fractions, decimals, or percents. Students will be able to represent a number in three different ways and explain when they would use each form of the number.
HW: Problem of the week 15 due Friday, fraction test on Friday, practice sheet due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the solution to a system through elimination and writing 2 equations that are part of a system. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by elimination.
HW: worksheet side B probs 3-7 due Friday.
****************WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/10: Lunch Bunch was conducted today!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 9th**
--What is the longest river in the world? What is the largest island in the world? Which country is called the "Emerald Isle" because of its lush green countryside?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #72: Wacky Wednesday: A Typical History Test #'s 1-16. See a reliable friend for the answers to this Mad Lib.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Reviewed the three steps for the completion of our Reading Study Guides. These guides provide summaries of key events on the road to the American Revolution.
--Assignments Due: Chapter 6-Section 1 RSG
--Homework: Chapter 6-Section 2 Colonial Resistance Grows is due tomorrow, January 12th
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continuation of our Road to Revolution Unit & Reviewed Sequence of Events leading towards independence
--Assignments Due: D.Y.K. #8
--Homework: 7 Acts Project is due on Friday, 1/13 & W.I.T.W. #9 is due on January 19th!
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SCIENCE: Thinking about day and night, wildcat weekly lesson. Students will be able to apply their knowledge about day and night to theoretical questions about rotation and revolution.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Writing improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students will be able to convert numbers between improper fractions and mixed numbers and explain why the two numbers represent the same quantity.
HW: Problem of the week 15 due Friday, fraction test on Friday, pg 174 2-18 even, 28-40 even due Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the solution to a system through elimination and writing 2 equations that are part of a system. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by elimination.
HW: pg 401 1-6, 14,15 due Thursday.
Lunch bunch Wed for algebra students that did not yet demonstrate the learning target of solving by substitution.
****************TUESDAY, JANUARY 10th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/10: Lunch Bunch was conducted today!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 9th**
--What is the longest river in the world? What is the largest island in the world? Which country is called the "Emerald Isle" because of its lush green countryside?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #71:Propaganda Cartoon Sheet and three questions. See Mrs. Kysely for activity sheet that goes with this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Reviewed the three steps for the completion of our Reading Study Guides. These guides provide summaries of key events on the road to the American Revolution.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work
--Homework: Chapter 6-Section 1 Tighter British Rule Reading Study Guide is due tomorrow, 111
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continuation of our Road to Revolution Unit & Reviewed Sequence of Events leading towards independence
--Assignments Due: March Towards Independence Timeline and Chapter 6 Building Vocabulary WS (Chapter 6) should be finished today.
--Homework: 7 Acts Project is due on Friday, 1/13 & D.Y.K. #8 is due on January 11th!
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SCIENCE: Discussing how we can prove the earth is round instead of flat. Students will be able to explain how long ago people were able to prove the earth was round.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Reviewing how to explain our math thinking, divisibility testing. Students will be able to determine if a number has 2-10 as factors using divisibility tests.
HW: Problem of the week 15 due Friday, fraction test on Friday, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the solution to a system through substitution and writing 2 equations that are part of a system. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by substitution.
HW: substitution worksheet problems if they were not finished for today!!!!
****************MONDAY, JANUARY 9th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/6: Progress Reports provided on Friday! Review them carefully!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 9th**
--Will be posted soon!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #70:Join or Die Political Cartoon. See Mrs. Kysely for activity sheet that goes with this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Collected Rikki Tikki Assessment & Watched Video
--Assignments Due: Rikki Tikki Assessment (yellow sheet)
--Homework: Late or missing work due by 1/20!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Introduced our Road to Revolution Unit & Reviewed Sequence of Events leading towards independence
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: 7 Acts Project is due on Friday, 1/13 & D.Y.K. #8 is due on January 11th!
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SCIENCE: Investigation one quiz day. Students will independently demonstrate their knowledge of introductory astronomy concepts such as our location within the universe.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Reviewing how to reduce a fraction, explaining our thinking to get math answers. Students will be able to explain how they derived an answer using related math vocabulary.
HW: Problem of the week 15 due Friday, fraction test on Friday, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the solution to a system through substitution and writing 2 equations that are part of a system. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by substitution.
HW: complete the remaining problems on the substitution worksheet, due Tuesday
****************FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/5: Thank you to those who attended lunch bunch on Wednesday!!
1/6: Volunteers were welcome for Lunch Bunch today.
1/6: Progress Reports provided today! Review them carefully!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--I'm a major landform, seen around the earth. When plates collide and wrinkle, I am given birth. I'm folded, and I am the highest peak. My pinnacle is the goal many humans seek. I'm located in Asia--a natural barrier. I've made many thrill-seekers feel a little bit "warier"! --only one answer required! :-)
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #69: Free Write Friday.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Finished reading of our short story, "Rikki Tikki Tavi" and provided work time on assessment. .
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Rikki Tikki Tavi Packet and story read today! Assessment due on Monday, 1/9
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed our background knowledge as well as learned new information about the life of Benjamin Franklin, in particular, Poor Richard's Almanac
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!!
--Homework: Late or missing work! D.Y.K. #8 is due on January 11th!
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SCIENCE: Defining and viewing our location in the universe. Students will be able to explain how resolution changes as altitude increases.
HW:Investigation 1 quiz on Monday. any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today,
MATH 7: Reviewing factors and multiples, using factors and multiples to create equivalent fractions. Students will use factors and multiples to make equivalent fractions.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today,
ALGEBRA: Introducing systems of equations, finding the solution to a system through substitution. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by substitution.
HW: any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today
****************THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/5: Thank you to those who attended lunch bunch yesterday!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--I'm a major landform, seen around the earth. When plates collide and wrinkle, I am given birth. I'm folded, and I am the highest peak. My pinnacle is the goal many humans seek. I'm located in Asia--a natural barrier. I've made many thrill-seekers feel a little bit "warier"! --only one answer required! :-)
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #68: Number vs. Amount. Please see Mrs. Kysely for the Scope magazine used for this activity.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Continued reading of our short story, "Rikki Tikki Tavi".
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Rikki Tikki Tavi Packet and story read today! Assessment due on Monday, 1/9
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed our background knowledge as well as learned new information about the life of Benjamin Franklin!
--Assignments Due: W.I.T.W. #8 was due yesterday!!
--Homework: Late or missing work! D.Y.K. #8 is due on January 11th!
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SCIENCE: Reading about the Hubble telescope, how we know about the universe. Students will be able to explain how scientists have gathered information abaout the universe.
HW:Investigation 1 quiz on Monday.
MATH 7: Reviewing factors and multiples, using factors and multiples to create equivalent fractions. Students will use factors and multiples to make equivalent fractions.
HW: Problem of the week 14 due Friday, pg 150 30,31, 34-50 due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Introducing systems of equations, finding the solution to a system through substitution. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by substitution.
HW: pg 394 1,3,6,8,9 due Friday
****************WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/4: Lunch Bunch today!! Second quarter ends soon, so let's get caught up!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--I'm a major landform, seen around the earth. When plates collide and wrinkle, I am given birth. I'm folded, and I am the highest peak. My pinnacle is the goal many humans seek. I'm located in Asia--a natural barrier. I've made many thrill-seekers feel a little bit "warier"! --only one answer required! :-)
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #67: Wacky Wednesday! New Year's Resolution #'s 1-15. Please see a reliable friend to complete the O.A. today.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Continued reading of our short story, "Rikki Tikki Tavi".
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Rikki Tikki Tavi Packet and story read today! Assessment due on Monday, 1/9
SOCIAL STUDIES: Took French and Indian War Quiz today!
--Assignments Due: W.I.T.W. #8 was due today!
--Homework: Late or missing work! D.Y.K. #8 is due on January 11th!
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SCIENCE: Describing our location within the universe. Students will be able to explain the difference between a universe and a galaxy and identify the location of earth within the universe.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Reviewing fraction models, working with multiples and factors. Students will be able to provide at least three multiples for a number and classify a number as prime or composite based on its number of factors.
HW: Problem of the week 14 due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Introducing systems of equations, finding the solution to a system through graphing. Students will be able to explain how to decide if two linear functions are part of a system and be able to find a solution to the system by using a graph.
HW: pg 386 5-8, 12-16 due Thursday.
****************TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
1/3: Lunch Bunch will resume on Wednesday, January 4th! Second quarter ends soon, so let's get caught up!!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--I'm a major landform, seen around the earth. When plates collide and wrinkle, I am given birth. I'm folded, and I am the highest peak. My pinnacle is the goal many humans seek. I'm located in Asia--a natural barrier. I've made many thrill-seekers feel a little bit "warier"! --only one answer required! :-)
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #66: Proofreading. Directions: Record your O.A. number and date. Record the two numbers and sentences below. Then correct the punctuation mistakes.
How many mistakes were corrected for each number?
1. Diane Sheer of London England, is the worlds fastest stamp licker? She licked 225 stamps; and stuck them onto envelopes. in just five minutes:
2. How did ancient Egyptian doctors knock out patients before surgery. They hit them on the head with a mallet?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Introduction to next short story, "Rikki Tikki Tavi".
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review Rikki Tikki Tavi Packet and story read today! Assessment due on Monday, 1/9
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed for our quiz on the French and Indian War tomorrow!
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: W,I.T.W #8 is due on Wednesday, 1/4, and French and Indian War Quiz will be on Wednesay, January 4th!
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SCIENCE: Investigating how our knowledge of the solar system has changed. Students will be able to explain how technology has impacted our knowledge of space.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Identifying what fractions are and drawing pictures to represent them. Students will be able to describe what a fraction is and draw a picture to represent a fraction.
HW: page 145/146 problems 1-9 due Wednesday, Problem of the week 14 due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing linear functions, using Excel to graph functions. Students will be able to use Excel to solve functions.
HW: None
****************FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/19: Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/22: Lunch Bunch will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. We hope for a successful academic start to our new year!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--new one will be posted after the holdiays! Stay tuned!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: None today. Shared good things! :-)
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Finished George C. Scott's, A Christmas Carol Movie
--Assignments Due: Final Christmas Carol Assignment (can be turned in on Friday too)!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reminders of the French and Indian War & Binder Clean Out
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz), W,I.T.W #8 is due on Wednesday, 1/4, and French and Indian War Quiz will be on Wednesay, January 4th!
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SCIENCE: Missing work catch-up time or holiday activities for students with completed work.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
MATH 7: Computer lab skill review activities and work time on missing assignments.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Did not meet due to the incentive.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today, some students have some linear function work to complete to earn back points lost on the recent test.
****************THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22nd*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/19: Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/22: Lunch Bunch will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. We hope for a successful academic start to our new year!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--new one will be posted after the holdiays! Stay tuned!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #: O.A Quiz today!!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Christmas Carol Assignment Work Time and showing of the movie with George C. Scott!
--Assignments Due: Final Christmas Carol Assignment (can be turned in on Friday too)!
--Homework: Late or missing work!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reminders of the French and Indian War & Binder Clean Out
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz), W,I.T.W #8 is due on Wednesday, 1/4, and French and Indian War Quiz will be on Wednesay, January 4th!
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SCIENCE: Following our inner conversation during "October Sky." Students will be able to make science and personal connections to our movie.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Problem solving using logical reasoning, reteaching and retesting on integers. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to solve problems involving integers and equations.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Holiday problem solving. Students will be apply to solve holiday-themed math problems using a variety of strategies.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
****************WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21st*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/19: Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/21: Lunch Bunch will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. We hope for a successful academic start to our new year!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-January 3rd**
--new one will be posted after the holdiays! Stay tuned!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #65: Wacky Wednesday--Jingle, Jingle #'s 1-10
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Opportunities to share Synthesis Lyric Project and continuation of a Christmas Carol.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Christmas Carol Final Assignment is due on Thursday, 12/22 (typed or in ink)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continue reviewing and completing activities about the French and Indian War.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz), W,I.T.W #8 is due on Wednesday, 1/4, and French and Indian War Quiz will be on Wednesay, January 4th!
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SCIENCE: Following our inner conversation during "October Sky." Students will be able to make science and personal connections to our movie.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Problem solving using logical reasoning, reteaching and retesting on integers. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to solve problems involving integers and equations.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Test on linear equations. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge on linear equations and functions.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
****************TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/19: Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/20: Lunch Bunch will be open on Tuesday, December 20th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 19TH**
To be posted soon!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #64: Internal vs. External Conflict Review Questions. Please see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help with the O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Opportunities to share Synthesis Lyric Project and continuation of a Christmas Carol.
--Assignments Due: Synthesis Lyric Project
--Homework: Christmas Carol Final Assignment is due on Thursday, 12/22 (typed or in ink)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continue reviewing and completing activities about the French and Indian War.
--Assignments Due: Chapter 5-Section 1 Reading Study Guide
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz) & D.Y.K. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/21
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SCIENCE: Testing our egg drop capsules - which team designed the lightest container that can protect the egg? Students will be able to design a capsule to protect an egg.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Solving problems involving integers and equations. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to solve problems involving integers and equations.
HW: pg 157/158 2-20 even, 25-41 odd due Wednesday, Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Preparing for the test today. Students will solve various problems involving linear functions.
HW: STUDY!!! The chapter 5 test is Wednesday, Dec. 21st, any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
****************MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/19: Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/20: Lunch Bunch will be open on Tuesday, December 20th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 19TH**
To be posted soon!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #63: There, Their, and They're Review. Please see Mrs. Kysely for the directions and activity sheet that went with this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Work time today for our Reading Synthesis Lyric Project! Continue to read about Scrooge in the timeless classic, "The Christmas Carol"
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Synthesis Lyric Project will be due tomorrow!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Continue reviewing and completing activities about the French and Indian War.
--Assignments Due: Guided Reading Activity from Chapter 5-Section 1 (yellow chart)
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz) & D.Y.K. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/21
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SCIENCE: Testing our egg drop capsules - which team designed the lightest container that can protect the egg? Students will be able to design a capsule to protect an egg.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7: Solving problems involving integers and equations. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to solve problems involving integers and equations.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Rotating and reflecting linear equations. Students will be able to compare slopes and y-intercepts of various lines to describe how they have been transformed.
HW: pg 361 7-14, 22-25 due Tuesday, The chapter 5 test is Wednesday, Dec. 21st, any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
****************FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/9: NEW!!! Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/15: Lunch Bunch will be open on Friday, December 16th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 12TH**
Famous Men and Women: For whom was the state of Pennsylvania named? Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as president of the Continental Congress? Who was the general that commanded Confederate forces during the Civil War?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #61: Literature Book pg. 660 #s 1-2 under Check your Comprehension Section.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Work time today for our Reading Synthesis Lyric Project! Continue to read about Scrooge in the timeless classic, "The Christmas Carol"
--Assignments Due: Christmas Carol Response Questions
--Homework: Caring for Others Paragraph due Friday, 12/16
SOCIAL STUDIES: Took Cornell Notes about the French and Indian War.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work! (Colonial Products Map collected)
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz) & D.Y.K. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/21
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SCIENCE: Hour 3: Constructing our egg drop capsules. Students will be able to design a capsule to protect an egg.
Hour 7: Forces in a car crash. Students will be able to explain how force causes injury in a car crash and how reducing force and reduce injury.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
MATH 7: Solving problems involving integers and equations by completing challenges in the computer lab. Students will be able to solve problems involving integers and equations.
HW: Integers and equations quiz on Monday, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing linear functions by completing online challenges. Students will be able to solve various problems related to linear functions.
HW: pg 361 3-6, 20,21, 30 due Monday. The chapter 5 test is Wednesday, Dec. 21st, any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
****************THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/9: NEW!!! Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/15: Lunch Bunch will be open on Friday, December 16th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 12TH**
Famous Men and Women: For whom was the state of Pennsylvania named? Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as president of the Continental Congress? Who was the general that commanded Confederate forces during the Civil War?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #61: Literature Book pg. 660 #s 1-2 under Check your Comprehension Section.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Work time today for our Reading Synthesis Lyric Project! Continue to read about Scrooge in the timeless classic, "The Christmas Carol"
--Assignments Due: Christmas Carol Response Questions
--Homework: Caring for Others Paragraph due Friday, 12/16
SOCIAL STUDIES: Took Cornell Notes about the French and Indian War.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work! (Colonial Products Map collected)
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz) & D.Y.K. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/21
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SCIENCE: Contructing our egg drop capsules. Students will be able to design a capsule to protect an egg.
HW: none
MATH 7: Solving two-step equations using integers. Students will be able to solve two-step equations by isolating a variable.
HW: problem of the week due Friday, pg 132 17-31 odd due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines, translating linear functions. Students will be able to slide a linear function by changing an equation or describe how the equation changed by viewing a graph.
HW: pg 361 3-6, 20,21, 30 due Monday. The chapter 5 test is Wednesday, Dec. 21st.
****************WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/9: NEW!!! Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/12: Lunch Bunch will be open on Wednesday, December 14th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 12TH**
Famous Men and Women: For whom was the state of Pennsylvania named? Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as president of the Continental Congress? Who was the general that commanded Confederate forces during the Civil War?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #60: Holiday Sing Along (Mad Lib Title) #'s 1-19.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Computer Lab today for our Reading Synthesis Lyric Project! Continue to read about Scrooge in the timeless classic, "The Christmas Carol"
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Act 1 Exit Response Card (See Mrs. Kysely for your question!)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Discussed the Salem Witchcraft Trials and began discussing the build up towards the French and Indian War.
--Assignments Due: Colonial Products Map & W.I.T.W. #7
--Homework: Review notes on French and Indian War (future quiz) & D.Y.K. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/21
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SCIENCE: Investigating force using pushers. Students will be able to measure the amount of force needed to complete various tasks.
HW: Materials for the egg drop were needed today. If you did not bring in what your group assigned, get it here ASAP!
MATH 7: Solving two-step equations using integers. Students will be able to solve two-step equations by isolating a variable.
HW: problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Comparing the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines. Students will be able to determine if functions are parallel or perpendicular by comparing their slopes.
HW: pg 353 9-16 all due Thursday. The chapter 5 test is Thursday, Dec. 22nd.
****************TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/9: Progress reports were provided on Friday, 12/9 and posted for the 2nd quarter! Please review them carefully!
12/9: NEW!!! Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/12: Lunch Bunch will be cancelled for tomorrow! It will be open on Wednesday, December 14th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 12TH**
Famous Men and Women: For whom was the state of Pennsylvania named? Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as president of the Continental Congress? Who was the general that commanded Confederate forces during the Civil War?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #59: Brain Pop on Charles Dickens. Please see a reliable friend or Mrs. Kysely for this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Review the levels of questioning and discussed requirements for Synthesis Lyric Project. Listened to the first scenes of "The Christmas Carol".
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work! Organize your binders!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read pieces of evidence to determine what caused the Salem Witchcraft Trials.
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Colonial Products Map Activity (Parts A & B) is due on Wednesday, 12/14. Coloring and labeling your key will be counted as extra credit!! W.I.T.W. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/14
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SCIENCE: Investigating force using pushers. Students will be able to measure the amount of force needed to complete various tasks.
HW: Materials for the egg drop are needed by Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving one-step equations using integers. Students will be able to solve one-step equations by isolating a variable.
HW: pg 120 28-28 even, pg 125 28-38 even due Wednesday.
ALGEBRA: Applying our knowledge of slope and linear functions. Students will be able to graph a linear function and write the slope-intercept equation to describe the function.
HW: linear function poster due Wednesday (some students completed this in class)
****************MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
12/9: Progress reports were provided on Friday, 12/9 and posted for the 2nd quarter! Please review them carefully!
12/9: NEW!!! Every Friday, any student receiving a C or less grade in Social Studies or Balanced Literacy must have a parent signature included on their progress reports. These signed reports will be turned in on Monday each week. Phone calls will be made periodically to communicate questions or concerns, as well as discuss plans for improved academic success!!
12/12: Congratulations to Jake P. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/12: Lunch Bunch will be cancelled for tomorrow! It will be open on Wednesday, December 14th for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies! We will review our progress report grades and make a plan to help continue to reach our goals!
**RIDDLE OF THE WEEK-DECEMBER 12TH**
Famous Men and Women: For whom was the state of Pennsylvania named? Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence as president of the Continental Congress? Who was the general that commanded Confederate forces during the Civil War?
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #58: Nouns vs. Pronouns Review--Underline the pronoun used in each sentence. Identify it as P (personal), I (indefinite), or D (demonstrative).
1. Mary doesn't know anyone in the room.
2. You can't be serious.
3. He is out of the race.
4. These belong to Patrick.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Review the levels of questioning and practice creating these type of questions through a Scope article. Introduced our holiday themed story, "The Christmas Carol".
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Late or missing work! Organize your binders!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Work on identifying important colonial products and review essential map skills
--Assignments Due: Cornell Notes on one of the Colonial Regions
--Homework: Colonial Products Map Activity (Parts A & B) is due on Tuesday, 12/14. Coloring and labeling your key will be counted as extra credit!! W.I.T.W. #7 is due on Wednesday, 12/14
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SCIENCE: Newton's laws quiz. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Newton's 3 laws of motion.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
MATH 7: Solving one-step equations using integers. Students will be able to solve one-step equations by isolating a variable.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Creating and describing linear functions. Students will be able to create lines and describe the line using an equation.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
****************THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Emma M. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/8: Lunch Bunch will be today and tomorrow for Balanced Literacy and Social Studies!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #56: Look & Find:
Find Chapter 3 in your Social Studies Book
Find the following section titles, “New England Colonies” & “Founding the Middle and Southern Colonies”
--What pages are each section title located?
--Record the main ideas for each section. (hint: look at the top of those pages)
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Finished the story called "Two Kinds" starting on page 12 in our Literature Book
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Finish your "Two Kinds" Chart or Packet by Friday, 12/9
SOCIAL STUDIES: Analyzed a variety of primary sources connecting with the interactions of John Smith and Pocahontas
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Complete Historical Interpretation Activity Sheet by Friday, 12/9
--W.I.T.W. is due on Wednesday, 12/14
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SCIENCE: Text features in non-fiction. Students will identify types of text features used in non-fiction and identify their purpose.
HW: Newton's laws quiz on Friday.
MATH 7:Problem solving by recognizing a pattern and integer operation quiz. Students will be able to identify a pattern and write a rule that describes the pattern.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Reviewing all forms of linear functions. Students will be able to recognize and graph a linear function in various forms.
HW: any missing work listed on progress reports
****************WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Emma M. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/6: Due to Mrs. Kysely's absence, lunch bunch will be postponed. Students will be receiving a pass soon for the next lunch bunch session! See you then!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #55: Wacky Wednesday! An Odd Animal #'s 1-16. Please see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help on this Mad Lib!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Read a short story called "Two Kinds" on page 12 in our Literature Book
--Assignments Due: Progress on Two Kinds Chart/Packet
--Homework: Work on your chart or packet for our story, "Two Kinds". Complete the sections that were covered in class today!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Analyzed a variety of primary sources connecting with the interactions of John Smith and Pocahontas
--Assignments Due: Explorer/Colonist Comparison Paragraph & D.Y.K. #6
--Homework: Read Documents A and B of the "True Relation" Articles
--W.I.T.W. is due on Wednesday, 12/14
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SCIENCE: Wildcat Weeky lessons about Book Island and homework club.Students will follow the Wildcat Way in all areas of the school.
HW: Newton's laws quiz on Friday.
MATH 7: Multiplying and dividing with negative numbers. Students will be able to multiply and divide negative numbers and find patterns within a multiplication chart.
HW: integer multiplication chart due Thursday, Problem of the week due Friday, integer quiz on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Graphing linear equations using slope and the y-intercept. Students will be able to graph a linear function using the slope and the y-intercept.
HW: Pg 338/339 12, 21-29 odd 30-39 all due Thursday. Quiz retakes are Wednesday during lunch. Passes were given out Monday.
****************TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Emma M. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/6: Due to Mrs. Kysely's absence, lunch bunch will be postponed. Students will be receiving a pass soon for the next lunch bunch session! See you then!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #54: Touch Up Tuesady-Working with "much" versus "many". See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend to help you!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Read a short story called "Two Kinds" on page 12 in our Literature Book **LIBRARY DAY TODAY**
--Assignments Due: The Zoo CYC and CT Questions on loose leaf paper
--Homework: Review parts read and activities that connect to our new story, "Two Kinds" (starts on page 12 of purple Lit. Book)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Analyzed a variety of primary sources connecting with the interactions of John Smith and Pocahontas
--Assignments Due: Explorer/Colonist Comparison Paragraph
--Homework: Historical Interpretation Sheet is due on Wednesday, 12/7
--DYK #6 is due on Wednesday, 12/7
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SCIENCE: Analyzing the data from the force/mass/acceleration lab. Students will analyze data to show the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
HW: Newton's laws quiz on Friday.
MATH 7: Subtracting integers and comparing the difference of integer expressions. Students will be able to subtract integers and determine which differences have the largest value.
HW: pg 108 probs 10-28 even due Wednesday, Problem of the week due Friday, integer quiz on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Graphing linear equations using slope and the y-intercept. Students will be able to graph a linear function using the slope and the y-intercept.
HW: Pg 338 1-8, 13-20 due Wednesday. Quiz retakes are Wednesday during lunch. Passes were given out Monday.
****************MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Emma M. our Riddle of the Week winner from last week!!
12/5: Due to Mrs. Kysely's absence tomorrow, lunch bunch will be postponed. Students will be receiving a pass for the next lunch bunch session! See you then!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #53: Maniac Monday
Directions: Please record your O.A. number and date. Read the following mini-paragraph. List the errors in your notebook and then correct them.
Idea: Create a chart---
waetr takes many formz waetr evaporates form the surface of the see it turns into clouds. some of the waetr in clowds falls down as rayn and snow. The raynwaetr runs downhill into rivers and streams until it reachs the see. Waetrs journey is called the water cicle.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Read a short story called "The Zoo" on page 418 in our Literature Book
--Assignments Due: Squanto P.M.I. Chart
--Homework: The Zoo CYC (Check your Comprehension) Questions #'s 1-2 and CT (Critical Thinking) Questions #'s 1-2--complete sentences, on looseleaf, and neat work please! Details from the story are required!!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewed one of our first contracts in our country's history--the Mayflower Compact!
--Assignments Due: Squanto Critic's Review Essay (typed or in ink)
--Homework: Explorer/Colonist Comparison Paragraph is due tomorrow, 12/6
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SCIENCE: Setting up the force/mass/acceleration lab. Students will collect data to show the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
HW: Newton's laws quiz on Friday. Newton's laws posters were handed in today.
MATH 7: Adding integers and comparing the sums of integer expressions. Students will be able to add integers and determine which sums have the largest value.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 104/015 6-15, 23,24,36-42 due Tuesday.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing linear functions. Students will apply the concepts related to the various forms of linear functions to a variety of real-life applications and solve problems involving linear functions.
HW: Quiz retakes are Wednesday during lunch. Passes were given out today.
****************FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Stefani P. (+1 Bonus) and Arianna G. (+5 Bonus and Treasure Chest Prize) our Riddle of the Week winners!!
12/2: Progress Reports will be distributed today!! Please review them carefully!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #52: Free Write Friday
Directions: Record at least five sentences about what is on your mind!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Review key questions or big ideas focusing around the impact of Squanto.
--Assignments Due: Squanto P.M.I. Chart (review and make sure it is full of details from the movie)
--Homework: Squanto P.M.I. Chart is due on Monday, 12/5
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewing key events of the colonial period. Discussion of the impact of important Native Americans such as Squanto and their relationships with the English settlers
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Squanto Critic's Review Essay (ink or typed) is due on Monday, 12/5
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SCIENCE: Newton's laws poster work time. Students will draw examples and write descriptions for each of Newton's 3 laws. The station work is due at the end of class.
HW: Newton's laws poster due Monday, quiz corrections due Monday.
MATH 7: Writing expressions in words and numbers using integers and comparing integers. Students will be able to match written an expression in words to the correct numerical expression and compare integers.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Quiz on the first part of chapter 5 on linear functions. Students will deomonstrate their knowledge of linear functions.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today.
****************THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Stefani P. (+1 Bonus) and Arianna G. our Riddle of the Week winners!!
12/2: Lunch Bunch will be meeting tomorrow! Let's get caught up and make a goal for no more late or missing work!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #51: Thursday's Text
Directions: Please record your O.A. number and date. Answer the following questions with complete sentences. **S.S. Book pg. 94**
The First Thanksgiving
1. What was not served at the first thanksgiving?
2. Describe three items that were served for this feast.
3. Compare this dinner to your own Thanksgiving dinner.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Review key questions or big ideas focusing around the impact of Squanto.
--Assignments Due: Squanto P.M.I. Chart (review and make sure it is full of details from the movie)
--Homework: Squanto P.M.I. Chart is due on Monday, 12/5
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewing key events of the colonial period. Discussion of the impact of important Native Americans such as Squanto and their relationships with the English settlers
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work!
--Homework: Squanto Critic's Review Essay (ink or typed) is due on Monday, 12/5
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SCIENCE: Newton's laws lab stations. Students will identify how Newton's laws are in action in various activities. The station work is due at the end of class.
HW: None
MATH 7: Writing expressions in words and numbers and writing integers to represent real numbers. Students will be able to match written an expression in words to the correct numerical expression and write examples of integers.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Recognizing special linear functions that have a constant relationship between x and y. Students will be able to determine if a direct variation relationship exists between ordered pairs.
HW: direct variation sheet due Friday, Chapter 5 quiz (sections 1-5) on Friday.
****************WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Stefani P. (+1 Bonus) and Arianna G. our Riddle of the Week winners!!
11/23: Lunch Bunch met yesterday! Great job to those to attended!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #50: Wacky Wednesday
An Amazing Thanksgiving #'s 1-17--Be sure to copy these two items down and see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for the rest of the O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Review parts of a plot graph. Introduced the story of a famous historical figure, Squanto
--Assignments Due: The Third Wish Packet (pink paper)
--Homework: Squanto P.M.I. Chart is due on Monday, 12/4
SOCIAL STUDIES: Reviewing key events of the colonial period. Discussion of the impact of important Native Americans such as Squanto and their relationships with the English settlers
--Assignments Due: Building Vocabulary Activity Sheet (Chapter 3-orange paper)
--Homework: Squanto Critic's Review Essay (ink or typed) is due on Monday, 12/4
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SCIENCE: Wildcat Weekly lesson on cell phones and other electronic devices, motion quiz. Students will be able to create a distance and a position graph to match a complex motion event.
HW: None
MATH 7: Writing expressions in words and numbers. Students will be able to write an expression in words and numbers to represent real-world problems.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 95 27-48 all due Thursday
ALGEBRA: Applying the slope formula and determing slope from various forms of a linear function. Students will be able to determine slope from any form of a linear function.
HW: pg 369 21-32 due Thursday. Chapter 5 quiz (sections 1-5) on Friday.
****************TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Stefani P. (+1 Bonus) and Arianna G. our Riddle of the Week winners!!
11/23: Lunch Bunch will meet again today, November 29th! Great work time!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #49: VERB TENSE-Copy each sentence below. Circle the pronoun mistake, then correct it.
1. Just between you and I, I think Chris is cute.
2. Bobby wants to take his toys to camp with he.
After copying the sentence below, fill in the blank with the past tense form of the verb.
3. Myrna (mend) _________ Milo’s mittens.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Finished reading "The Third Wish" and reviewed short story notes
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work
--Homework: Finish "The Third Wish" (packet reading or text starting on page 199) and complete "Take Notes" sections covered from our reading in class today!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Identifying and locating the 13 original colonies (map skills review)
--Assignments Due: None! Quiz today!
--Homework: Building Vocabulary Worksheet (from Chapter 3) is due on Wednesday, 11/30
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SCIENCE: Reviewing for the motion quiz on Wednesday, notes and examples of Newton's laws of motion. Students will be able to give an example of each of Newton's three laws of motion.
HW: Quiz on Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving two-step equations by isolating a variable, new problem of the week introduced. Students will be able to solve a two-step equation by isolating a variable.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, 6 problems assigned in class due Wednesday. Work must be shown to receive credit.
ALGEBRA: Applying the slope formula and deriving it from points on a graph or ordered pairs. Students will be able to determing slope using the slope formula by taking ordered pairs from a table or a graph.
HW: pg 323 1-7 all due Wednesday. Chapter 5 quiz (sections 1-5) on Friday.
****************MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th*************************
***SOCIAL STUDIES & BALANCED LITERACY***
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Stefani P. and Arianna G. our Riddle of the Week winners!!
11/23: Lunch Bunch will meet again on Tuesday, November 29th!
OPENING ACTIVITY(O.A.) #48: Directions: After recording your O.A. number and date, tell us about your holiday through this type of poetry.
Write about your Thanksgiving holiday break.
Each sentence must start with the following letters.
T-ook my girls’ Christmas photos
H-ung out with my friends at Mayfair Mall
A-lways ate too much food
N-ice to have seen my parents through Skype
K-ids enjoyed being able to sleep in and play in their pajamas
S-hopped for Christmas gifts for my friends and family
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
BALANCED LITERACY: Review important elements of a short story (review of plot graph)
--Assignments Due: Late or missing work
--Homework: Review parts read and discussed from our new story, "The Third Wish" (packet reading or text starting on page 199). Complete "Take Notes" sections covered from our reading in class today!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Identifying and locating the 13 original colonies (map skills review)
--Assignments Due: 13 Colonies Map Activity Parts A and B (two sheets)
--Homework: Study for 13 Colonies Map Quiz—tomorrow 11/29 & W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30
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SCIENCE: Reviewing for the motion quiz on Wednesday, introduction to Newton's 3 laws of motion. Students will be able to give an example of each of Newton's three laws of motion.
HW: Quiz on Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving one-step equations by isolating a variable, new problem of the week introduced. Students will be able to solve a one-step equation by isolating a variable.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 124/125 problems 7,8,11,28,32,34,38 and pg 120/121 5,9,12,19,20,21 due Tuesday. Work must be shown to receive credit.
ALGEBRA: Determing the slope of a line. Students will be able to describe a line with a constant rate of change by identifying the slope of the line.
HW: pg 314-316 probs 4-11,23-25 due Tuesday. Chapter 5 quiz (sections 1-5) on Friday.
****************WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/23: Congratulations to Stefani P. and Arianna G. our Riddle of the Week winners!!
11/23: Lunch Bunch will meet again on Tuesday, November 29th!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: No O.A. Today due to the half day schedule!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--All Summer in a Day Packet & Late or missing work!
Social Studies--13 Colonies Map Activity & Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Review your progress report! Bring any questions or work to Mrs. Kysely on Monday!
Social Studies: Review your progress report!
--13 Colonies Map Activity is due Monday, 11/29 (afternoon group)
--W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30 (take advantage of the week opening to get caught up on missing assignments)
SCIENCE: Did not meet today due to the half day and incentive.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
MATH 7: Thanksgiving problem solving. Students will be able to solve problems using a variety of problem solving strategies.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Did not meet today due to the half-day schedule.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Thursday, one side of sheet handed out today and pg 314/315 2,3,12,13 due Monday.
****************TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/21: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/21: Lunch Bunch will meet again today!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #47: Directions: After recording your O.A. number and date, complete the following activities.
Yellow Social Studies Book Pages 136-137
Read the section, “Young People at Work”.
Answer the “Reading History Question-Letter C” on the left margin of page 137 with complete sentences.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--All Summer in a Day Packet
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Late or Missing Work due Wednesday, 11/23
(Story Focus: All Summer in a Day)
Social Studies: 13 Colonies Map Activity is due Wednesday, 11/23 (late or missing work)
--W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30 (take advantage of the week opening to get caught up on missing assignments)
SCIENCE: Interpreting position graphs. Students will be able to generate a story to match a position graph.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
MATH 7: POW work time, solving problems using logic, how to solve equations by following order of operations. Students will be able to solve problems using a variety of strategies and explain how they solved the problem.
HW: POW due Wednesday, 5 order of operations problems with work shown due Wednesday.
ALGEBRA: Finding rate of change of a line. Students will be able to identify the rate of change of a line by comparing the independent and dependent variables.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Thursday, one side of sheet handed out today and pg 314/315 2,3,12,13 due Monday.
****************MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/21: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/21: Lunch Bunch will meet again on Tuesday!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #46: Directions: After recording your O.A. number and date, complete the following activities.
PURPLE LITERATURE BOOK PAGE 294
--Record the following word primer. Read the definition and record the definition in your own words.
--Read the poem titled, “Primer Lesson”. Describe the lesson the author wants you to learn with your best summary.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--All Summer in a Day Packet (date extended till tomorrow)
Social Studies--Chapter 3 Early Colonies Guided Reading Chart (blue paper)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Finish “All Summer in a Day” Packet—due Tuesday, 11/22
Social Studies: Bring color pencils to class tomorrow!
--W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30 (take advantage of the week opening to get caught up on missing assignments)
SCIENCE: Interpreting position graphs. Students will be able to generate a story to match a position graph.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
MATH 7: New POW introduced, problem solving using various strategies. Students will be able to solve problems using a variety of strategies and explain how they solved the problem.
HW: POW due Wednesday. Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the x and y intercepts of linear equations. Students will be able to quickly graph a linear equation by using an x and y intercept and describe what the x and y intercept values represent.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Thursday, pg 306 5-8, 22, 25-29,l 31 due Tuesday.
****************FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/17: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/18: Lunch Bunch will meet again on Friday! **cancelled due to Mrs. Kysely's absence
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #45: Free Write Friday! At least five sentences about what is on your mind!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Continuing working on All Summer in a Day Packet (good recommendation to reread the story starting on page 286)
Social Studies: Late or missing work!
--W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30 (take advantage of the week opening to get caught up on missing assignments)
SCIENCE: Comparing distance and position graphs, interpreting position graphs. Students will be able to describe similiarities and differences of distance and position graphs and generate a story to describe a position graph.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
MATH 7: Decimal review activities, problem solving by estimation. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of decimal operations and solve a problem by developing a reasonable estimate.
HW: POW due Friday. Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Finding the x and y intercepts of linear equations. Students will be able to quickly graph a linear equation by using an x and y intercept and describe what the x and y intercept values represent.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports handed out Thursday.
****************THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/14: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/17: Lunch Bunch will meet again on Friday!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: No O.A. Today due to the field trip!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely: ***DUE YESTERDAY***
Balanced Literacy--Ichabod Crane Paragraph and Plot Graph
Social Studies--Color Colony Activity Sheet & Did You Know Assignment
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Organize your materials to prepare for our next short story! Be sure your Literature Book is with you everyday!
Social Studies: Guided Reading Chart for Chapter 3 (starting on page 85 of your textbook) is due on Friday, 11/18
--W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30 (take advantage of the week opening to get caught up on missing assignments)
SCIENCE: Classes did not meet today due to the field trip and incentive. Progress reports were handed out today.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports.
MATH 7: Classes did not meet today due to the field trip and incentive. Progress reports were handed out today.
HW: POW due Friday. Any missing work listed on progress reports.
ALGEBRA: Classes did not meet today due to the field trip and incentive. Progress reports were handed out today.
HW: Any missing work listed on progress reports
****************WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/14: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/16: First lunch bunch was conducted YESTERDAY! Thank you to those eleven that attended!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: O.A. Quiz Today!! Please see Mrs. Kysely to make up this quiz if you were absent! Thank you!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Ichabod Crane Paragraph and Plot Graph
Social Studies--Color Colony Activity Sheet & Did You Know Assignment
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Organize your materials to prepare for our next short story! Be sure your Literature Book is with you everyday!
Social Studies: Guided Reading Chart for Chapter 3 (starting on page 85 of your textbook) is due on Friday, 11/18
--W.I.T.W. #6 is due on Wed. 11/30 (take advantage of the week opening to get caught up on missing assignments)
SCIENCE: Representing motion using a graph. Students will be able to interpret and create a motion graph of a complex motion event.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Dividing using decimals. Students will be able to divide numbers that are decimals.
HW: POW due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Recognizing a pattern and developing a generalization to describe the pattern. Students will be able to identify a pattern and develop a rule to describe the pattern.
HW: None!
****************TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/14: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/15: First lunch bunch will be conducted TODAY! Tweleve students will be asked to attend to help encourage more academic success!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #44: Directions: What do people think about at work? Match these folks to their most likely thoughts. Record everything below including your answer.
1. Botanist a. Hmmm…let me guess. A double-stemmed bluebell.
2. Ice-Cream Vendor b. Would you like fries with that?
3. Coffee Taste-Tester c. By 4? We’ve got three more stories to print!
4. Fast-Food Cook d. These beans aren’t mountain grown!
5. Newspaper Editor e. Last week you chose a fudge bar.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Sleepy Hollow Plot Graph
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Ichabod Crane Paragraph (typed or in ink) is due with your Plot Graph on Wednesday, 11/16
Social Studies: Color Colony Activity Sheet (filled in) is due on Wednesday, 11/16
--D.Y.K. #5 is due on Wed. 11/16 (new time period: 1600's-1763)
SCIENCE: Applying reading strategies to non-fiction. Students will be able to use the reading strategy of questioning as they read non-fiction.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Multiplying with decimals. Students will be able to multiply numbers that are decimals.
HW: POW due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Recognizing and graphing linear functions. Students will be able to recognize and graph a linear function.
HW: pg 300 1-12 due Tuesday
****************MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th*************************
Dated Announcements from Mrs. Kysely:
11/14: Please enter our Riddle of the Week! Bonus points, candy treats, pride...be sure to enter this week!!
11/14: First lunch bunch will be conducted tomorrow! Tweleve students will be asked to attend to help encourage more academic success!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #43: Proofreading! Two sentences were corrected for capitalization punctuation, and spelling! Be sure to see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend to get help with completing this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Sleepy Hollow Critical Thinking Questions 1-4
Social Studies--Colonial America Timeline (due last week)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Sleepy Hollow Plot Graph is due Tuesday, 11/15
Social Studies: --D.Y.K. #5 is due on Wed. 11/16 (new time period: 1600's-1763)
SCIENCE: Representing motion using a graph. Students will be able to interpret and create a motion graph of a complex motion event.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Recognizing a pattern and developing a generalization to describe the pattern. Students will be able to identify a pattern and develop a rule to describe the pattern.
HW: POW due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Recognizing and graphing linear functions. Students will be able to recognize and graph a linear function.
HW: pg 300 1-12 due Tuesday
****************FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th*************************
**CONGRATS TO BRIENNA B. & LEXI V. OUR DOUBLE VALUE RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
****IMPORTANT-FIELD TRIP MONEY ($2 for play-$7 total for Cousin's Sub addition) AND SIGNED SLIPS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, 11/14!!****
--No phone calls home on Monday permitted for last minute money and slips!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #42: Free Write Friday!! Please write at least five sentences about anything you wish!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--CTQ Questions for Sleepy Hollow #'s 1-4
Social Studies--
--Previously this week, W.I.T.W. #5
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Complete the Sleepy Hollow Critical Thinking Questions by Monday, 11/14 (Afternoon Group)
Social Studies: Chapter 3-Section 1 Reading Study Guide is due on Friday, 11/14 (Afternoon Group-worth 4 points). Remember the three steps for the study guide...read, record, underline
-D.Y.K. #5 is due on Wed. 11/16
SCIENCE: Classes did not meet today due to WKCE testing.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Estimating and decimal operations. Students will be able to estimate a reasonable answer and find the exact answer with a calculator.
HW: pg 515 problems 21-44 due Monday. A calculator may be used to solve these problems.
ALGEBRA: Recognizing patterns that are part of an arithmetic sequence. Students will be able to recognize an arithmetic sequence and solve it for any term.
HW: pg 275/276 10.12,28,30,33,42-44 due Monday
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****************THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th*************************
**CONGRATS TO BRIENNA B. & LEXI V. OUR DOUBLE VALUE RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: No O.A. Today due to the WKCE Schedule
--O.A. Quiz will be on Wednesday, November 16th
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--None today, but be sure your Literature Book Hunt has been completed and shown to Mrs. Kysely.
Social Studies--Colonial America Timeline
--Previously this week, W.I.T.W. #5
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Complete the Sleepy Hollow Critical Thinking Questions by Friday, 11/11!
Social Studies: Chapter 3-Section 1 Reading Study Guide is due on Friday, 11/11 (worth 4 points). Remember the three steps for the study guide...read, record, underline
-D.Y.K. #5 is due on Wed. 11/16
SCIENCE: Only hour 3 met today due to WKCE testing. Be able to describe two forces at work during a car crash.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Estimating, adding, and subtracting decimals. Students will be able to estimate, add, and subtract monetary amounts.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Did not meet today due to WKCE testing.
HW: pg 267 19-27 all due Friday.
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****************WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9th*************************
**CONGRATS TO BRIENNA B. & LEXI V. OUR DOUBLE VALUE RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #41: The Missing Food Mystery Mad Lib. #'s 1-14.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--None today, but be sure your Literature Book Hunt has been completed and shown to Mrs. Kysely.
Social Studies--Where in the World #5
--Previously this week, Colonial Simulation Activity
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Review your Short Story notes!
-Library Day will be Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Colonial America Timeline worth 10 points (plus a bonus point option)
-D.Y.K. #5 is due on Wed. 11/16
SCIENCE: Only hour 7 met today due to WKCE testing. Be able to describe two forces at work during a car crash.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Computer lab activities comparing and rounding decimals. Students will be able to compare decimals and round decimals.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Problem solving and developing generalizations. Students will be able to solve a problem and generate a rule to describe the solution.
HW: pg 267 19-27 all due Friday.
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****************TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th*************************
**CONGRATS TO BRIENNA B. & LEXI V. OUR DOUBLE VALUE RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: No O.A. Today due to WKCE schedule.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--None!
Social Studies--Colonial Simulation Activity (MORNING BLOCK)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Review your Short Story notes!
-Library Day will be Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Treatment of Native Americans Paragraph Response is due on Wednesday, 11/9 (Afternoon Group) & Be sure your D.Y.K. from last week has been turned in!
-W.I.T.W. #5 is due on Wed. 11/9
SCIENCE: Collecting support for the Iditarod position paragraph. Students will be able to write a position paragraph with support about the following topic: Is it cruel for dogs to run the Iditarod?
HW: Iditarod position paragraph is due Tuesday for hour 3 and Wednesday for hour 7.
MATH 7: Comparing decimals to determine which is larger. Students will be able to compare decimals and explain how they decided which number was larger.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, comparing decimals sheet (2-32 even) due Wednesday.
ALGEBRA: Did not meet today due to WKCE testing.
HW: pg 267 19-27 all due Friday.
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****************MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7th*************************
**CONGRATS TO BRIENNA B. & LEXI V. OUR DOUBLE VALUE RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 40 Scope Grammar Practice: Difference between presents and presence. Please see Mrs. Kysely about the three sentences you need to copy for today's O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--None!
Social Studies--None!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Review your Short Story notes!
-Library Day will be Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Colonial Simulation Summary is due on Tuesday, 11/8 (Morning Group). Treatment of Native Americans Paragraph Response is due on Wednesday, 11/9 (Afternoon Group)
-W.I.T.W. #5 is due on Wed. 11/9
SCIENCE: Collecting support for the Iditarod position paragraph. Students will be able to write a position paragraph with support about the following topic: Is it cruel for dogs to run the Iditarod?
HW: Iditarod position paragraph is due Tuesday (Wednesday for hour 7).
MATH 7: Rounding decimals to a specified place value. Students will be able to round a decimal and explain how they completed the task of rounding.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, pg 52 problems 13-16 due Monday.
ALGEBRA: Representing data in the form of a scatter plot. Students will be able to represent data in the form of a scatter plot and interpret a scatter plot to determine correlations and trends.
HW: pg 267 19-27 all due Friday.
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****************FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 39 Free Write Friday! Please write at least five sentences about anything you wish!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Keep materials organized for start of 2nd quarter!!
-Library Day will be on Mon. 11/7 (7th Hour) & Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Keep materials organized for start of 2nd quarter!!
-W.I.T.W. #5 is due on Wed. 11/9
SCIENCE: Collecting support for the Iditarod position paragraph. Students will be able to write a position paragraph with support about the following topic: Is it cruel for dogs to run the Iditarod?
HW: Iditarod position paragraph is due Tuesday.
MATH 7: Reading and writing decimals. Students will be able to explain what a decimal is and read and write decimals.
HW: pg 52 problems 13-16 due Monday.
ALGEBRA: Function quiz. Students will be able to independently identify a function and describe functions in various forms. A lunch review group was held today.
HW: None.
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****************THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 38 Social Studies Textbook pg. 83. Answer the three bullet point question included in the box, "What do you think?"
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Late or missing work
-Library Day will be on Mon. 11/7 (7th Hour) & Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Colonial Activity Sheets due Thurs. 11/3
-W.I.T.W. #5 is due on Wed. 11/9
SCIENCE: Comparing speed quiz and Iditarod background. Students will demonstrate their ability to read and construct a speed graph.
HW: ANY MISSING WORK - QUARTER ONE ENDS TOMORROW!!!
MATH 7: Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students will be able to measure accurately in inches and convert the measurement into a decimal and a percent.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, ANY MISSING WORK - QUARTER ONE ENDS TOMORROW!!!
ALGEBRA: Writing function rules from a graph. Students will be able to describe a function based on a graph.
HW: pg 256 1-12 due Friday, study for chapter 4 function quiz on Friday, ANY MISSING WORK - QUARTER ONE ENDS TOMORROW!!!
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****************WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
** UPDATE: GRADES CLOSE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND BALANCED LITERACY FOR THE 1st QUARTER ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd! All work must be turned in by this date to be counted towards students' first quarter grades. This date provides time for grading, review, and time for any absent students on that day to submit their work! THANK YOU!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 37 The Haunted Tower #'s 1-11--Be sure to set up this O.A. correctly and see your teacher (reliable friend works as well) to complete this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Dream Deferred Critical Thinking Questions due Thurs. 11/3
-Library Day will be on Mon. 11/7 (7th Hour) & Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Colonial Activity Sheets due Thurs. 11/3
-W.I.T.W. #5 is due on Wed. 11/9
SCIENCE: Hour 3: Reviewing speed graphs, do your best on the test meeting with Ms. Koehler. Students will be able to compare speeds by interpreting a speed graph.
Hour 7: Reviewing speed graphs, starting to discuss the Iditarod. Students will be able to calculate speed and make predictions based off of a speed graph.
HW: 3 photo finish examples due at the end of class, comparing speeds quiz Thursday, any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
MATH 7: Measuring in inches and centimeters. Students will be able to measure accurately in inches and centimeters to determine area and perimeter.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, centimeter measuring sheet due Thursday, any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
ALGEBRA: Writing function rules. Students will be able to determine the relationship that exists within a function and express it mathematically.
HW: pg 249 1-12 due Thursday. any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th, chapter 4 quiz Friday
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****************TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
** UPDATE: GRADES CLOSE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND BALANCED LITERACY FOR THE 1st QUARTER ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd! All work must be turned in by this date to be counted towards students' first quarter grades. This date provides time for grading, review, and time for any absent students on that day to submit their work! THANK YOU!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 36 Following Directions (Reading Strategy): In your O.A. notebook, write directions from your classroom to the main office. Include landmarks such as stairs, room #’s, display cases, double doors, and restrooms.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Late or Missing Work
-All work is due by TOMORROW 11/2—end of 1st quarter
-Library Day will be on Mon. 11/7 (7th Hour) & Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Late or Missing Work
-All work is due by TOMORROW 11/2—end of 1st quarter
-D.Y.K. #4 is due on Wed. 11/2
SCIENCE: Hour 3: Previewing the photo finish lab activity. Students will be able to compare speeds by interpreting a speed graph.
Hour 7: Completing the comparing speeds computer lab activity. Students will be able to calculate speed and make predictions based off of a speed graph.
HW: 3 photo finish examples due at the end of class, comparing speeds quiz Thursday, any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
MATH 7: Science photo finish computer lab activity. Students will be able to compare speeds by interpreting a speed graph.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
ALGEBRA: Relations and functions. Students will be able to determine sets of numbers are functions based on graphs, mapping diagrams and tables.
HW: pg 239/240 15-20, 23,25,28 due Wed. any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
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****************MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
** UPDATE: GRADES CLOSE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND BALANCED LITERACY FOR THE 1st QUARTER ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd! All work must be turned in by this date to be counted towards students' first quarter grades. This date provides time for grading, review, and time for any absent students on that day to submit their work! THANK YOU!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 35 Reviewing the difference between about and between. See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable student to complete this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy: Late or Missing Work
All work is due by TOMORROW 11/2—end of 1st quarter
Library Day will be on Mon. 11/7 (7th Hour) & Thurs. 11/10 (5th Hour) due to WKCE testing
Social Studies: Late or Missing Work
All work is due by TOMORROW 11/2—end of 1st quarter
D.Y.K. #4 is due on Wed. 11/2
SCIENCE: Hour 3: Introducing the Iditarod video. Students will be apply to apply average speed based on legs of a complex speed event to the Iditarod.
Hour 7: Previewing the comparing speeds computer lab activity. Students will be able to calculate speed and make predictions based off of a speed graph.
HW: any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
MATH 7: New problem of the week introduced, determining distance using a map scale. Students will be able to use a map scale and a ruler to calculate distance between two points.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
ALGEBRA: Graphing relationships. Students will be able to describe relationships shown on various graphs.
HW: any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
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****************WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
** UPDATE: GRADES CLOSE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND BALANCED LITERACY FOR THE 1st QUARTER ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd! All work must be turned in by this date to be counted towards students' first quarter grades. This date provides time for grading, review, and time for any absent students on that day to submit their work! THANK YOU!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: No O.A. today due to our Boo to You Incentive Party!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--My Many Colored Days Simile and Metaphor Final Poems (One for each)
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or Missing Work
Social Studies--Late or Missing Work
--D.Y.K. #4 is due on Wednesday, November 2nd!
SCIENCE: Reading about the Iditarod. Students will use reading strategies to connect to non-fiction.
HW: any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
MATH 7: Demonstrating the ability to independently measure with a ruler and protractor to classify angles and triangles and calculate area and perimeter. Students will be able to calculate area and perimeter and name angles and triangles by making measurements with rulers and protractors.
HW: any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
ALGEBRA: did not meet today due to the "Boo to You" incentive
HW: any missing work - quarter one ends Friday, Nov. 4th
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****************TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
** UPDATE: GRADES CLOSE FOR SOCIAL STUDIES AND BALANCED LITERACY FOR THE 1st QUARTER ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd! All work must be turned in by this date to be counted towards students' first quarter grades. This date provides time for grading, review, and time for any absent students on that day to submit their work! THANK YOU!
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #34: Geography Review--Directions: Record the numbers #’s 1-4. Read the following
statements. Write the word “true” if the statement is correct or the
Word “false” if the statement is incorrect.
1. Latitude is the distance north or south of the equator.
2. Latitude lines are parallel.
3. Latitude is measured in miles.
4. The equator is 0 degrees latitude.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--My Many Colored Days Simile and Metaphor Pre-Write Samples (rough draft)
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--My Many Colored Days Simile and Metaphor Poems (One for Each) are due on Wednesday, October 26th!
Social Studies--Late or Missing Work
--W.I.T.W. #4 is due on Wednesday, October 26th!
SCIENCE: Comparing the speeds of boats in a boat race and contructing a speed graph. Students will apply the speed equation to determine which boat went fastest and construct a speed graph.
HW: HR 3 - walk/run speed graph is due Wed. if it was not turned in today
MATH 7: Determining the area and perimeter of various figures, angle review, re-teaching problem of the week 6. Students will be able to calculate area and perimeter and name angles and triangles by making measurements with rulers and protractors.
HW: Signature, geometry quiz Wednesday,Problem of the week 6 due Wed.
ALGEBRA: Chapter 3 inequality test. Students will demonstrate independently their ability to write and solve inequalities.
HW: parent signature, Optional lunch study group on Tuesday before the test.
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****************MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & LEAH L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #33: Please see a reliable friend or Mrs. Kysely for the short passage required to complete this activity. Thank you!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--My Many Colored Days Simile and Metaphor Poems (One for Each) are due on Wednesday, October 26th!
--Textbook Check tomorrow!
--Library Day tomorrow!
Social Studies--Late or Missing Work
--Textbook Check tomorrow!
--W.I.T.W. #4 is due on Wednesday, October 26th!
SCIENCE: Predicting the speeds of runners and walkers. Students will apply the speed equation to predict how to make the walker and runner finish at the same time.
HW: none
MATH 7: Determining the area and perimeter of various figures. Students will be able to describe and calculate area and perimeter and explain who uses area and perimeter.
HW: Signature, geometry quiz Wednesday, and any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Solving compound inequalities, creating inequalities to represent real-life situations. Students will be able to write compound inequalities to represent real-life problems.
HW: parent signature, chapter 3 test on Tuesday, pg 206 2-14 all due Tuesday. Optional lunch study group on Tuesday before the test.
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****************FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W., JUSTIN M. & LEXI S. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #32: Free Write Friday!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Explorer's Charts & Map
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or Missing Work
Social Studies--Late or Missing Work
--W.I.T.W. #4 is due on Wednesday, October 26th!
SCIENCE: Comparing speeds of runners and walkers. Students will apply the speed equation to determine the speeds of runners and walkers.
HW: none
MATH 7: Determining the area and perimeter of various figures. Students will be able to describe and calculate area and perimeter and explain who uses area and perimeter.
HW: Signature, and any missing work listed on progress reports handed out on Thursday.
ALGEBRA: Solving inequalities with variables on both sides, creating inequalities to represent real-life situations. Students should be able to write and solve multiple step inequalities that represent real-life problems.
HW: parent signature, pg 197 9-31 odd due Monday, chapter 3 test Tuesday.
****************THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W., JUSTIN M. & LEXI S. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #31: Directions: After recording your O.A. number and date, please write the following numbers and copy each sentence.
Then, CIRCLE the proper noun and UNDERLINE the common noun.
1. The Aegean Sea is located between Greece and Turkey.
2. The capital of the state of Texas is Austin.
3. Beethoven, the renowned composer, was born in Bonn, Germany.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or Missing Work
Social Studies--Late or Missing Work
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or Missing Work
Social Studies--Review your information on your explorer's charts! There will be a test on them on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st, and you can use your notes to help you!!
--W.I.T.W. #4 is due on Wednesday, October 26th!
SCIENCE: Applying reading strategies to non-fiction. Students will use various reading strategies to make connections to non-fiction.
HW: none
MATH 7: Classifying triangles by their side lengths and angle measures. Students will be able to measure and classify triangles.
HW: Signature, problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Solving inequalities with variables on both sides, creating inequalities to represent real-life situations. Students should be able to write and solve multiple step inequalities that represent real-life problems.
HW: parent signature, pg 187 19,20,25; pg 192 60 & 61; pg 218 52-54 due Friday
****************WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W., JUSTIN M. & LEXI S. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #30: Afraid of the Dark #'s 1-15 **Wacky Wednesday**
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Grown Up Rule Final Copy and Pre-write Packet
Social Studies--D.Y.K. #3 & Explorer's Charts & Map (should mostly be filled out at this point)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or Missing Work
Social Studies--Review your information on your explorer's charts! There will be a test on them on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st, and you can use your notes to help you!!
--W.I.T.W. #4 is due on Wednesday, October 26th!
SCIENCE: Demonstrating how to calculate speed or distance. Students will use various equations to solve for distance, speed, and time on a quiz.
HW: none
MATH 7: Classifying triangles by their side lengths and angle measures. Students will be able to measure and classify triangles.
HW: Signature, problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Solving inequalities by multiplying or dividing, solving 2 step inequalites. Students should be able to simplify an inequality by reversing the order of operations.
HW: parent signature, pg 183 19-33 odd, 51-54 all, pg 191/192 15,37,59 due Thursday.
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****************TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W., JUSTIN M. & LEXI S. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #29: Poetry--Unscramble the words that solves the analogy. Copy each completed analogy in your notebook.
1. Clock is to time as ___________ is to temperature (mtteeremohr)
2. Dog is to pet as spoon is to __________. (rlvwsreiea)
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Grown Up Rule Rough Draft (Entire packet)
Social Studies--Explorer's Charts & Map
(Are you becoming an expert on your assigned explorer?)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Final Grown Up Rule is due Wednesday, October 19th
Social Studies--Review your information on your explorer's charts! There will be a test on them and you can use your notes to help you!!
--D.Y.K. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 19th!
SCIENCE: Determining which speed, distance, or time equation is needed to solve various problems. Students will use various equations to solve for distance, speed, and time.
HW: Investigation two quiz on Wednesday.
MATH 7: Classifying triangles by their side lengths and angle measures. Students will be able to measure and classify triangles.
HW: Signature, problem of the week due Friday, triangle sheet due Wednesday
ALGEBRA: Solving inequalities by adding or subtracting. Students should be able to simplify an inequality by adding or subtracting.
HW: parent signature, pg 177 1-15 all due Wednesday.
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****************MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W., JUSTIN M., and LEXI S. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #28: Punctuation Practice. Directions: Record each sentence in your notebook. Underline the errors and then correct them above or below the error.
A teenager in Miami Florida once sneezed for 155 days, in a row?
Why? should you cover your mouth when you sneeze! Particles, from a sneeze, can travel more than: 100 miles per hour
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Grown Up Rule Pre-Write Packet (rough draft)
Social Studies--Research on Explorer (Are you becoming an expert on your assigned explorer?)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Vacation to Space Essay is due tomorrow. Secret Grown Up Rule is due on Wednesday, 10/19
Social Studies--Review your Explorers Charts! Interviews continue tomorrow
--D.Y.K. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 19th!
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SCIENCE: Collecting data from a speeding down slopes lab to analyze speed. Students will use the speed equation to calculate speed from data they collected.
HW: Investigation two quiz on Wednesday.
MATH 7: Classifying triangles by their side lengths and angle measures. Students will be able to measure and classify triangles.
HW: Signature, problem of the week or survey project if it was not handed in today
ALGEBRA: Expressing relationships between numbers that are unequal through the use of inequalities. Students should be able to express relationships between numbers by creating graphs of inequalities or writing inequalities.
HW: parent signature, pg 171 probs 1-17 all due Tuesday
*****************FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W. & MATT L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #27: Free Write Friday
Write at least five sentences about anything you wish!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Grown Up Rule Pre-Write Packet (front page only)
Social Studies--Research on Explorer (Are you becoming an expert on your assigned explorer?)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Rough Draft of your own Grown Up Rule (The Truth) is due on Monday, 10/17
Social Studies--Review your Explorers Charts! Interviews continue on Monday!
--D.Y.K. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 19th!
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SCIENCE: Speed, time and distance practice problems. Students will solve problems using distance, time, and speed.
HW: None
MATH 7: Measuring angles using a protractor and then classifying them. Students will be able to measure and classify angles.
HW: Signature, problem of the week or survey project if it was not handed in today
ALGEBRA: Determining percent increase or decrease and project work time. Students will be able to develop proportional thinking to a variety of real-life problems and determine how much a percent has increased or decreased.
HW: parent signature, proportion project due Monday.
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*****************THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W. & MATT L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #26: Power of Persuasion
When did you persuade someone to do something they wouldn’t normally do?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work! (Did you record your five rules?)
Social Studies--Late or missing work! (Are you becoming an expert on your assigned explorer?)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Secret Grown Up Rule Pre-Write is due on Friday, 10/14
Social Studies--Completed Research for your Explorer (index cards) is due on Friday! Explorer A's will be first, so be ready to be interviewed!!
--D.Y.K. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 19th!
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SCIENCE: Speed, time and distance practice problems. Students will solve problems using distance, time, and speed.
HW: None
MATH 7: Comparing data using measures of central tendancy (mean, median, mode, range, outliers). Students will be able to compare data and describe the effect of an outlier on a data set.
HW: Signature, problem of the week due Friday, survey project due Friday
ALGEBRA: Applying proportional l relationships to various real life problems and determining percent increase or decrease.. Students will be able to apply proportional thinking to a variety of real-life problems and determine how much a percent has increased or decreased.
HW: parent signature,
*****************WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W. & MATT L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #25: Wacky Wednesday! Please see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend to help you make up this week's Mad Lib!
**If you were absent last Thursday, please see Mrs. Kysely to take your O.A. QUIZ!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work! (Did you record your five rules?)
Social Studies--Late or missing work! (Are you becoming an expert on your assigned explorer?)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Secret Grown Up Rule Pre-Write is due on Friday, 10/14
Social Studies--Completed Research for your Explorer (index cards) is due on Friday! Explorer A's will be first, so be ready to be interviewed!!
--D.Y.K. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 19th!
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SCIENCE: Speed Challenge! Students will determine their speeds for different activities by analyzing their data.
HW: None
MATH 7: Analyzing graphs, conducting a survey and creating a sample of each type of graph. Students will be able to create graphs and generate questions about graphs and solve problems by anaylzing graphs.
HW: Signature, problem of the week due Friday, survey project due Friday
ALGEBRA: Applying proportional l relationships to various real life problems. Students will be able to apply proportional thinking to a variety of real-life problems.
HW: parent signature.
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*****************TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W. & Matt L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #24: CNN Student News and questions (5 total). See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help on completion of this O.A.
**If you were absent last Thursday, please see Mrs. Kysely to take your O.A. QUIZ!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Final Copy of Goal Letter and Ladder to the Stars Activity Sheet
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Record Five Rules from either school, home, or your community by Wednesday, 10/12
Social Studies--Review your Research about your Explorer!
--W.I.T.W. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 12th!
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SCIENCE: Speed Challenge! Students will collect data as they move in different ways to determine their speed.
HW: None
MATH 7: Analyzing graphs, comparing types of graphs and creating a sample of each type of graph. Students will be able to generate questions about graphs and solve problems by anaylzing graphs.
HW: Signature, problem of the week due Friday
ALGEBRA: Applying proportional l relationships to various real life problems. Students will be able to apply proportional thinking to a variety of real-life problems.
HW: parent signature, pg 130 2-14, pg 154 47-49
*****************MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th*************************
No School! Enjoy your day off!
*****************FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MIKE W. & Matt L. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #23: Free Write Friday!!
**If you were absent yesterday, please see Mrs. Kysely to take your O.A. QUIZ!!
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Rough Draft of Goal Letter
Social Studies--Spice Advertisement
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Goal Letter is due typed or in ink by Tuesday, October 11th
Social Studies--Write two facts about your newly assigned explorer in your planner or on a separate sheet of paper!
--W.I.T.W. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 12th!
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SCIENCE: Racing our classmates across the country! Students will compare road races of different vehicles to determine which vehicle went fastest.
HW: Road race is due today if has not already been handed in, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today
MATH 7: Analyzing graphs, comparing types of graphs. Students will be able to solve problems by anaylzing graphs.
HW: Signature, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today
ALGEBRA: Applying proportional l relationships to various real life problems. Students will be able to apply proportional thinking to a variety of real-life problems.
HW: parent signature, any missing work listed on progress reports handed out today, pg 124 probs 2-14 due Tuesday
*****************THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MICHAEL W. & BRITNEY J. (twice in a row :-) ) OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: **FIRST O.A. QUIZ TODAY, 10/6**
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--First two paragraphs of Goal Letter
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Goal Letter is due typed or in ink by Tuesday, October 11th
Social Studies--Spice Advertisement is due on Friday, October 7th
--W.I.T.W. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 12th!
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SCIENCE: Racing our classmates across the country! Students will compare road races of different vehicles to determine which vehicle went fastest.
HW: None!
MATH 7:Discussing problem of the week 4, working with two or more simple probability events. Students will be able to determine all the possible outcomes of a ttwo or more probability events by using a tree diagram.
HW: Page 47 Problems 1-3, 8-10 and pg 89 problems 3,4, 8 due Friday, Problem of the week due Friday, Signature
ALGEBRA: Reviewing literal equations, thinking about proportional relationships. Students will be able to apply proportional thinking to problems related to unit rates.
HW: parent signature
*****************WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MICHAEL W. & BRITNEY J. (twice in a row :-) ) OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 22 **FIRST O.A. QUIZ ON THURSDAY, 10/6**
Wacky Wednesday: Special News Report #1-12. See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help with this O.A.
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work
Social Studies--Did You Know #2 (in your folder)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Goal Letter is due typed or in ink by Tuesday, October 11th
Social Studies--Spice Advertisement is due on Friday, October 7th
--W.I.T.W. #3 is due on Wednesday, October 12th!
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SCIENCE: Starting our class road race. Students will compare road races of different vehicles to determine which vehicle went fastest.
HW: None!
MATH 7:Discussing problem of the week 4, working with two or more simple probability events. Students will be able to determine all the possible outcomes of a ttwo or more probability events by using a tree diagram.
HW: Probability quiz on Thursday, Problem of the week due Friday, Signature
ALGEBRA: Quiz on the first part of chapter 2, solving literal equations. Students will be able to apply equality properties of solving equations to literal equations.
HW: parent signature
*****************TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4th*************************
**CONGRATS TO MICHAEL W. & BRITNEY J. (twice in a row :-) ) OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 21 **FIRST O.A. QUIZ ON THURSDAY, 10/6**
Practice O.A. Quiz today! You will be ready for Thursday's quiz! :-)
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS (Monday-Friday) DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Life List
Social Studies--Late or missing work
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Goal Letter is due typed or in ink by Tuesday, October 11th
Social Studies--Bring color pencils tomorrow!
--D.Y.K. #2 is due on Wednesday, October 5th!
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SCIENCE: Defining speed and developing an equation to calculate it. Students will compare road races of different vehicles to determine which vehicle went fastest.
HW: None!
MATH 7:Discussing problem of the week 4, working with sample space. Students will be able to determine all the possible outcomes of a probability event by identifying the sample space.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, Signature
ALGEBRA:Reviewing how to solve equations with variables on each side, determining if equations are contradictions or identities. Students will be able to apply equality properties to solve equations with variables on both sides.
HW: parent signature, pg 103 2-9, 15-20 due Tuesday
*****************MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd*************************
**CONGRATS TO MICHAEL W. & BRITNEY J. (twice in a row :-) ) OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 20 **FIRST O.A. QUIZ ON THURSDAY, 10/6**
Balanced Literacy: It’s important to look back at where you’ve been and what you’ve achieved and then build on that as you’re moving forward to new goals and adventures in your life.
1. In Dream, each stage of life is associated with a different color. What color of life (stage of life) are you in right now?
2. What’s behind you (example: being a baby, toddler, a child in elementary school)? What did you learn in those past stages of life (example: how to crawl, walk, talk, your new talents)?
**BE SURE TO CHECK ABSENT FOLDERS DAILY FOR ANY ACTIVITY SHEETS MISSED**
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Ladder to the Stars Goal Sheet
Social Studies--Late or missing work
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Life List Activity is due tomorrow, 10/4
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
--D.Y.K. #2 is due on Wednesday, October 5th!
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SCIENCE: Comparing distance over time to introduce the concept of speed. Students will compare road races of different vehicles to determine which vehicle went fastest.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
MATH 7:New problem of the week introduced, working with sample space. Students will be able to determine all the possible outcomes of a probability event by identifying the sample space.
HW: Problem of the week due Friday, Signature, Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday.
ALGEBRA: Solving equations with variables on both sides. Students will be able to apply equality properties to solve equations with variables on both sides.
HW: parent signature, any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out Friday, pg 103 2-9, 15-20 due Tuesday
*****************FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & BRITNEY J. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 19
Balanced Literacy: Free Write Friday! Write at least five sentences about anything you wish to share!!
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Dream Haiku
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Ladder to the Stars Sheet due Monday, 10/3
Social Studies--Age of Discovery Map Activity is due on Monday, 10/3 (color pencils are required)
--D.Y.K. #2 is due on Wednesday, October 5th!
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SCIENCE: Comparing distance over time to introduce the concept of speed. Students will compare road races of different vehicles to determine which vehicle went fastest.
HW: Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints and work time, determining experimental probability. Students will be able to determine the probability of an event based on their experimentation and express it as a fraction, decimal, and percent.
HW: Signature, Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Solving two step equations using reverse order of operations and combining like terms. Students will be able to write and solve equations by simplifying and reversing the order of operations.
HW: parent signature, any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today, pg 153 16-24 all due Monday
*****************THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & BRITNEY J. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 18
Balanced Literacy: Proofreading Activity. See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for the sentence corrected today.
Social Studies: S.S. Book page 45 "Strange but True" box--What were spices needed in the 1500's? How would it be possible to become rich by trading spices?
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Goal Setting Star
Social Studies--Explorer Want Ad
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Dream Haiku is due on Friday, 9/29! It should have followed the haiku format and have a design (color) on it!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
--D.Y.K. #2 is due on Wednesday, October 5th!
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SCIENCE: Investigation one quiz, reading non-fiction. Students will demonstrate a mastery of position related vocabulary and symbols and solve road races using the distance formula.
HW: None
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints and work time, determining experimental probability. Students will be able to determine the probability of an event based on their experimentation and express it as a fraction, decimal, and percent.
HW: Signature, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Applying functions to computer animation. Students will simulate manipulating functions to represent computer animation.
HW: parent signature
*****************WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & BRITNEY J. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 17
Balanced Literacy: Wacky Wednesday! Please record the title and numbers. See a reliable friend or Mrs. Kysely for directions on how to complete this mad lib.
Title: Apple Surprise, #'s 1-12
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Where in the World #2
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Dream Goal Setting Star is due on Thursday, 9/27
Social Studies--Explorer Want Ad is due on Thursday, 9/27
--D.Y.K. #2 is due on Wednesday, October 5th!
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SCIENCE: Starting our investigations of motion and introducing the air trolleys. Students should be able to define motion and position and relate it to the air trolleys.
HW: None
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints and work time, using fractions to calculate the likelihood of various events. Students will be able to determine the probability of an event and express it as a fraction, decimal, and percent.
HW: Signature, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Solving one-step equations using inverse operations and isolating a variable. Students will algebraically solve one step equations by isolating a variable and using inverse operations.
HW: pg 152 3-15 all showing work due Wed, parent signature
*****************TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & BRITNEY J. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 16
Balanced Literacy: Define dream. What does "dream" mean to you?
Social Studies: Complete sentences! Thank you! Describe what you know about the Vikings.
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Dream Goal Setting Star is due on Thursday, 9/27
Social Studies--Explorer Want Ad is due on Thursday, 9/27
--W.I.T.W. #2 is due on Wednesday, September 28th!
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SCIENCE: Starting our investigations of motion and introducing the air trolleys. Students should be able to define motion and position and relate it to the air trolleys.
HW: None
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints and work time, using fractions to calculate the likelihood of various events. Students will be able to determine the probability of an event and express it as a fraction, decimal, and percent.
HW: Signature, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Solving one-step equations using inverse operations and isolating a variable. Students will algebraically solve one step equations by isolating a variable and using inverse operations.
HW: pg 152 3-15 all showing work due Wed, parent signature
*****************MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th*************************
**CONGRATS TO JAKE P. & BRITNEY J. OUR RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 15
Balanced Literacy: Proofreading activity…
Directions: Record the sentence below. Underline then correct the capitalization errors.
After they see a good show, many americans clap their hands. In spain, some people snap their fingers!
Social Studies: Complete sentences! Thank you! 1. What does it mean to explore?
2. What motivates explorers to explore?
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Binder check (graded) tomorrow, 9/27!
--Please bring post-its to class!
Social Studies--Binder check (graded) tomorrow, 9/27!
--W.I.T.W. #2 is due on Wednesday, September 28th!
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SCIENCE: Starting our investigations of motion and introducing the air trolleys. Students should be able to define motion and position and relate it to the air trolleys.
HW: None
MATH 7: New problem of the week introduced, Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students will be able to determine their grade by changing a fraction to a decimal and a percent.
HW: Signature, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Test review and test day (review sessions were held this morning before school and during lunch). Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the language of algebra by solving and simplifying expressions and equations.
HW: None (unless any missing work was listed on Friday's progress report).
*****************FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd*************************
**CONGRATS TO ALEX R. OUR FIRST RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNER!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 13
Balanced Literacy: How could you start a positive chain reaction at school? home? community? Provide examples.
Social Studies: Page 4 of S.S. Book. Read the theme of Location. Describe the relative location of Frank Lloyd Wright. Ex. Frank Lloyd Wright is north of Chicago.
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
--Please bring post-its to class!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
--W.I.T.W. #2 is due on Wednesday, September 28th!
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SCIENCE: Starting our investigations of motion and introducing the air trolleys. Students should be able to define motion and position.
HW: None
MATH 7: Measuring in inches, Students will be able measure to the nearest 1/4, 18/ and 1/16 of an inch.
HW: Signature, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Graphing and identifying patterns of functions. By the end of class, students will be able to graph a function and identify the function rule.
HW: Study for the test! First test is Monday. There will be a study group on Monday at 7:10 before school in room 107 and a lunch group on Monday in room 107. These are optional and students may eat during the review session.
*****************THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd*************************
**CONGRATS TO ALEX R. OUR FIRST RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNER!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 13
Balanced Literacy: How could you start a positive chain reaction at school? home? community? Provide examples.
Social Studies: Page 4 of S.S. Book. Read the theme of Location. Describe the relative location of Frank Lloyd Wright. Ex. Frank Lloyd Wright is north of Chicago.
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
--Please bring post-its to class!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
--W.I.T.W. #2 is due on Wednesday, September 28th!
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SCIENCE: Starting our investigations of motion and introducing the air trolleys. Students should be able to make their air trolley move.
HW: None (unless the conclusion paragraph was not turned in today)
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints, applying fractions to measuring with inches. Students will be able measure to the nearest 1/4, 18/ and 1/16 of an inch.
HW: Signature, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Applying simplifying expressions to permeter of geometric shapes. By the end of class, students will be able to simplify expressions using order of operations.
HW: Page 49/50 14-25, 34-43 due Friday. First test is Monday. There will be a study group on Monday at 7:10 before school in room 107 and a lunch group on MOnday in room 107. These are optional and students may eat during the review session.
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*****************WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st*************************
**CONGRATS TO ALEX R. OUR FIRST RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNER!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 12
Wacky Wednesday: Record the title and numbers. Title: A Typical History Test #1-16. Please see Mrs. Kysely for help on how to complete this O.A.
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Balanced Literacy--Rachel's Challenge Notes and Summary
Social Studies--Atlas ABC's
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Late or missing work!
--Please keep bringing post-its to class!
Social Studies--Late or missing work!
--Where in the World#2 is due Wednesday, 9/28
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SCIENCE: HR 3 Applying scientific method to investigate the advantage of thumb length when thumb wrestling. Students will analyze data to draw conclusions.
HW: Conclusion paragraph due Thursday.
SCIENCE HR 7: Drawing conclusions about our thumb wrestling lab. Students will analyze data to form conclusions.
HW: Conclusion paragraph due Thursday.
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints, reviewing multiplying and dividing fractions. Students will express their mathematical reasoning when working with fractions.
HW: Signature, Cookie problem sheet due Thursday, Problem of the week is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Due to the Rachel's Challenge Assembly today, algebra was a shortened class period. We discussed the assembly and corrected our order of operations assignment. By the end of class, students will be able to simplify expressions using order of operations.
HW: None.
*****************TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th*************************
**CONGRATS TO ALEX R. OUR FIRST RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNER!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 11
Balanced Literacy-Describe what the following phrase means to you: Random Acts of Kindness
Social Studies-pg. 6 of S.S. Book What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. Working with Directions Map Activity Sheet (blue paper)
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Rachel's Challenge Notes and Summary is due tomorrow, 9/21
--Please keep bringing post-its to class!
Social Studies--Atlast ABC's Activity Sheet is due tomorow, 9/21
--Did You Know #1 is due tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/21
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SCIENCE: HR 3 Applying scientific method to investigate the advantage of thumb length when thumb wrestling. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
SCIENCE HR 7: Collecting and organzing data for our thumb wrestling lab. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: None.
MATH 7: Problem of the week hints, reviewing multiplying and dividing fractions. Students will express their mathematical reasoning when working with fractions.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. For tonight's signature, students must teach a parent to multiply and divide a fraction.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing the properties of math, simplifying equations using order of operations including fraction bars and absolute value. By the end of class, students will be able to simplify expressions using order of operations.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator are needed for class. Order of operations sheet is due Wednesday.
*****************MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th*************************
**CONGRATS TO ALEX R. OUR FIRST RIDDLE OF THE WEEK WINNER!!!***
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 10
Balanced Literacy-1. Define compassion. 2. Define acceptance.
Social Studies-pg. 7 of S.S. Book 1. What does scale show on a map? 2. What do lines of latitude and longitude form together?
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. Physical Features of the World Map Activity
2. Lunchroom Fight Responses
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Organization of Binder (late or missing work)
--Please keep bringing post-its to class!
Social Studies--Working with Directions Map Activity is due tomorrow (worth 15 points)
--Did You Know #1 is due on Wednesday, 9/21
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SCIENCE: HR 3 Completing our height lab to determine if boys or girls on average are taller in our class. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
SCIENCE HR 7: Generating a hypothesis and gathering information for our thumb wrestling lab. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: None.
MATH 7: New problem of the week introduced, reducing and comparing fractions. Students will express their mathematical reasoning when working with fractions.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing the properties of math, simplifying equations using order of operations. By the end of class, students will be able to simplify expressions using order of operations.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator are needed for class.
*****************FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th*************************
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 9
Free Write Friday!!
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. No new assignments!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Lunchroom Fight (Turn and Talk Strategy) Assessment is due on Monday, 9/19
--Please bring post-its starting Monday
Social Studies--Physical Features of the World Map Activity (two sheets) is due on Monday, 9/19
--Did You Know #1 is due on Wednesday, 9/21
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SCIENCE: HR 3 Reviewing an applying the scientific method. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
SCIENCE HR 7: Reviewing and applying the scientific method. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: None.
MATH 7: How to complete problems of the week, starting problem solving with fractions. Students will express their mathematical thinking in writing.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. Any missing work listed on the progress report handed out today.
ALGEBRA: Classifying numbers, working with exponents and square roots. By the end of class, students will be able to solve problems using exponents and square roots.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator are needed for class. Page 39 ques 21-34 all due Monday, Any missing work listed on the progress reports handed out today.
*****************THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th*************************
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 8
Balance Literacy--List eight words that describe your favorite food.
Social Studies--Please see Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help on this part of the O.A. today.
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. No new assignments!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Organize your materials! Any late or missing work?
Social Studies--Are you ready for some football? Latitude and Longitude Activity Sheet is due tomorrow, 9/16
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SCIENCE: HR 3 Reviewing measurement and metric conversions, quiz. Students will demonstrate knowledge of metric measurement and conversions.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
SCIENCE HR 7: Reviewing and applying the scientific method. Students will apply scientific thinking when conducting experiments.
HW: None.
MATH 7: How to complete problems of the week, starting problem solving with fractions. Students will express their mathematical thinking in writing.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. Problem of the week one is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Operations with integers. By the end of class, students should be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator are needed for class. Page 39 problems 11-20 due Friday.
*****************WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th*************************
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 7
Balance Literacy--Wacky Wednesday. Title: Which one is right for you? #'s 1-12. See Mrs. Kysely or a reliable friend for help!
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. W.I.T.W. #1 in two pocket folder was due today!
2. Parent Signature on W.I.T.W. and D.Y.K. packet was due today!
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Organize your materials! Any late or missing work?
Social Studies--Organize your materials! Any late or missing work?
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SCIENCE: HR 3 measuring mass using a balance. By the end of class, students should be able to read a balance to determine mass.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP! There will be a measuring and metric conversion quiz on Thursday.
SCIENCE HR 7: Reviewing measurement and metric conversions, quiz. Students will demonstrate knowledge of metric measurement and conversions.
HW: None.
MATH 7: MAP testing today.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. Page 10 probs 8 & 9, page 514 3-8, 12a due Thursday, Problem of the week one is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: MAP testing today.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator, pg 9/10 18-30 even, 45-50 all due Thursday.
*****************TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th**************************
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 6
Balance Literacy--1. Name someone that you know that you respect. How did that person earn your respect? 2. Name someone that you do not know that you respect. Why do you admire that person?
Social Studies--You will have two minutes to draw our world. Please include the following:
7 Continents
4 Oceans
If time permits, you could add:
Countries
States
Lakes/Rivers
Latitude/Longitude Lines
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. Introduction Letter
2. My Personal Culture Activity
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Organize your materials! Any late or missing work?
Social Studies--Parent Signature on W.I.T.W./D.Y.K. assignments is due by Wednesday, 9/14 & first W.I.T.W. assignment is due
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SCIENCE: HR 3 measuring volume by displacement. By the end of class, students should be able to use a graduated cylinder or a ruler to determine volume.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP! There will be a measuring and metric conversion quiz on Thursday.
SCIENCE HR 7: Measuring the mass of matter. By the end of class, students should be able to read a balance to calculate mass.
HW: Measuring and metric conversion quiz on Wednesday.
MATH 7: Solving problems by analyzing graphs and data. By the end of class, students should be able to solve problems using bar and line graphs.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. Page 10 probs 8 & 9, page 514 3-8, 12a due Thursday, Problem of the week one is due Friday.
ALGEBRA: Expressions, equations, and words that signal math operations. By the end of class, students should be able to apply a variety to math terms in order to solve and create math problems.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator, pg 9/10 18-30 even, 45-50 all due Thursday.
*****************MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th**************************
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O.A.) #: 5
Balance Literacy--Turn and Talk Strategy. See Mrs. Kysely for help with this O.A.
Social Studies--1. Why do people use maps? 2. With advances in technology (GPS, Cell Phone Aps, Internet), why would it still be important to know how to use maps?
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
1. Compass Rose Design
Today's Homework:
Balanced Literacy--Introduction Letter and Personal Culutre is due tomorrow, 9/13
Social Studies--Parent Signature on W.I.T.W./D.Y.K. assignments is due by Wednesday, 9/14 & first W.I.T.W. assignment is due
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SCIENCE: Measuring the volume and mass of solids. By the end of class, students should be able to use a balance to determine mass and a graduated cylinder or a ruler to determine volume.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP! There will be a measuring and metric conversion quiz on Wednesday (Thursday for hour 3 science).
MATH 7: Solving problems by analyzing graphs and data. By the end of class, students should be able to solve problems using stem and leaf plots.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. Page24/25 problems 2, 5-12 due Tuesday. Problem of the week one is due Tuesday.
ALGEBRA: Multiplying fractions and negative numbers out of equations, order of operations review. By the end of class, students should be able to multiply a negative one into equations and use a common denominator to remove fractions.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator, 4 problems to demonstrate the learning target for the day due Tuesday.
*****************FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th**************************
BALANCED LITERACY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Opening Activity (O,A,) #:
Assignments Due to Mrs. Kysely:
Today's Homework:
SCIENCE: Measuring the volume of solid and liquid matter. By the end of class, students should be able to measure the volume of a liquid and a solid using the metric system.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
MATH 7: Solving problems by analyzing graphs and data. By the end of class, students should be able to solve problems using graphs and data.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator. Page 461 problems 4, 8,9 or page 462 problems 12 & 13 due Monday.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing operations with fractions (multiplying, dividing, adding, subtracting). By the end of class, students should be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator.
*****************THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th**************************
BALANCED LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
SCIENCE: Converting units within the metric system using a metric ladder. By the end of class, students should be able to convert metric units using a metric ladder.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
MATH 7: Generating estimates and rules for rounding. By the end of class, students should be able to solve problems by rounding and estimating.
HW: Bowling pin problem and ordering decimals due Friday, Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator.
ALGEBRA: Reviewing conversions between fractions, decimals, and percents, including repeating decimals. By the end of class, students should be able to convert numbers between fractions, decimals, and percents.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator.
*****************WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th**************************
BALANCED LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
SCIENCE: Converting units within the metric system using a metric ladder. By the end of class, students should be able to convert metric units using a metric ladder.
HW: Any lab safety contracts that have not been turned in yet need to be handed in ASAP!
MATH 7: Procedures for working in base groups, problem solving by averaging, discussing how grades are generated. By the end of class, students should be able to solve problems by calculating an average. Students should also be able to explain how to calculate an average.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator.
ALGEBRA: Fire drill procedures, discussing how grades are generated, review of basic geometry formulas. By the end of class, students should be able to find the perimeter or circumference and area of simple shapes.
HW: Signature, sock for dry erase markers, calculator.
******************TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th***************************
BALANCED LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
SCIENCE: Measuring in the metric system. By the end of class, students should be able to measure length in meters, centimeters, and millimeters.
HW: Lab safety contract is due Wednesday.
MATH 7: Finishing our social contract, reviewing calculator functions and order of operations. By the end of class, students should be able to solve basic math problems using a calculator.
HW: Bring a sock and calculator to class, have your planner signed.
ALGEBRA: Finishing our social contract, reviewing calculator functions and order of operations. By the end of class, students should be able to solve basic math problems using a calculator.
HW: Bring a sock and calculator to class, have your planner signed
******************FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd**************************
BALANCED LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
SCIENCE: Lab safety day! By the end of class, students should be able to explain safe lab conduct and identify unsafe lab behaviors.
HW: signed lab safety contract due Wednesday.
MATH 7: Discussing classroom rules and procedures, developing our class social contract. By the end of class, students should be able to explain class procedures.
HW: Bring a sock for dry erase boards to class and make sure you have a calculator.
ALGEBRA: Discussing classroom rules and procedures, developing our class social contract. By the end of class, students should be able to explain class procedures.
HW: Bring a sock for dry erase boards to class and make sure you have a calculator.
******************THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st***************************
BALANCED LITERACY:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
SCIENCE: Welcome to science! Course overview handed out. By the end of class, students should be able to call their lab group members by name.
HW: None
MATH 7: Welcome to math! Course overview handed out, group profile completed. By the end of class, students should be able to call their base group members by name.
HW: Be sure to have your math supplies (Calculator, planner, notebook, textbook)
ALGEBRA: Welcome to math! Course overview handed out, group profile completed. By the end of class, students should be able to call their base group members by name.
HW: Be sure to have your math supplies (Calculator, planner, notebook, textbook)
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